Premiership

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Watch: Calum Green controversially escapes punishment for head high tackle on Joe Marler

Calum Green escaped punishment for a head-high tackle on Joe Marler during the Premiership Rugby clash at the Stoop on Saturday.   The incident occurred in the 35th minute of the match after a Leicester...

Steffan Thomas signs new Scarlets contract

Prop Steffan Thomas has signed a new contract committing his future to the Scarlets.   The loose-head, who celebrates his 25th birthday today (Friday), has enjoyed a breakthrough season with the...

Premiership: Looking ahead to Round 23

After a fortnight’s break in observation of the Champions and Challenge Cups, the Premiership is back in action, kicking off with two big clashes as Bristol Bears tackle Gloucester at Ashton Gate...

Ealing Trailfinders withdraw promotion appeal

Ealing Trailfinders has withdrawn its appeal of the decision of the RFU Board that following an independent audit, the club’s facilities do not currently meet the Professional Game Board Minimum...

Gloucester awarded five points for cancelled fixture against Worcester

Premiership have confirmed that the independent panel has made its adjudication on the cancelled Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Gloucester Rugby and Worcester Warriors.   Gloucester have...

Alex Dombrandt's line breaks

Team News: Luatua captains Bristol, Gloucester name an unchanged starting lineup

Steven Luatua returns to the Bears starting XV for Friday night’s West Country derby clash with Gloucester at Ashton Gate on Friday night (7.45pm KO, live on BT Sport).   The All Black captains...

London Irish name side for Newcastle trip

  Declan Kidney has confirmed the squad that will make the trip to Newcastle Falcons in Round 23 of the Gallagher Premiership on Friday night (7:45pm kick-off).   In the front row, Will...

Philip van der Walt returns for Newcastle's clash with London Irish

Philip van der Walt is among the players returning for Newcastle Falcons on Friday night when they host London Irish in Gallagher Premiership action.   The South African, who this week signed a...