Aviva Premiership

Nick Kennedy lauds London Irish on their promotion to Aviva Premiership

London Irish rugby director Nick Kennedy lavished praise on his side after their victories in the two-legged final against Yorkshire Carnegie in the RFU Championship that helped them secure a promotion to the Aviva Premiership.
25 May 2017

We want to win the thing - Exeter Chiefs captain Gareth Steenson

Exeter Chiefs skipper Gareth Steenson said that his team is desperate to win their maiden Aviva Premiership title when they take on Wasps at Twickenham on Saturday.
24 May 2017

Jimmy Gopperth credits Dai Young for Wasps' revival

Wasps fly-half Jimmy Gopperth has credited rugby director Dai Young for his club's revival in the last few years.
24 May 2017

RPA unanimously declines extended domestic season

Rugby Players' Association has expressed disappointment on Premiership Rugby's proposal of having an extended domestic English season.
23 May 2017

Wasps sweat over Kurtley Beale's fitness ahead of Premiership final

Wasps will be hoping for Australia international Kurtley Beale to be fit in time for the Aviva Premiership final against Exeter Chiefs at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.
22 May 2017

Wasps progress to final of Aviva Premiership with Bassett's late try

Replacement Josh Bassett scored a try in the 77th minute of the game as Wasps snatched a thrilling 21-20 victory against a spirited Leicester Tigers side in the semi-final of the Aviva Premiership at Ricoh Arena on Saturday.
21 May 2017

Exeter Chiefs ends Saracens' dominance with 18-16 win in semi-final

Sam Simmonds scored the decisive final try for Exeter Chiefs as they managed to reach the Aviva Premiership for final for the second time in a row after edging the defending champions Saracens 18-16 in a tight encounter at Sandy Park on Saturday.
20 May 2017

Matt O'Connor surprised by Wasps' improvement

Leicester Tigers head coach Matt O'Connor admitted he was surprised by the improvement shown by Wasps over the last two seasons.
19 May 2017

Tom Youngs wants to lead Leicester against Wasps - Matt O'Connor

Leicester Tigers head coach Matt O'Connor confirmed that hooker Tom Youngs wants to lead the Aviva Premiership club in the semi-final clash against Wasps at Ricoh Arena on Saturday.
18 May 2017

Jimmy Gopperth named Premiership Rugby Player of the Season

Wasps fly-half Jimmy Gopperth has been announced as the Premiership Rugby Player of the Year following his top performance in the ongoing season.
18 May 2017

Newcastle Falcons to host Saracens in Philadelphia next season

Premiership Rugby has confirmed that Newcastle Falcons will host double European Champions Saracens in Philadelphia during the next season of Aviva Premiership.
18 May 2017

Sam Bedlow: “Moving to Bristol is something I needed to do in order to reach my ambition”

With the domestic season coming to a close, one of Bristol Rugby’s newest recruits tells TRU how moving to Ashton Gate was a must.
17 May 2017

Dewald Potgieter pens new deal with Worcester Warriors

Worcester Warriors have confirmed that loose forward Dewald Potgieter has penned a new deal with the Aviva Premiership club.
17 May 2017

Matt O'Connor confident of Leicester's success against Wasps

Leicester Tigers head coach Matt O'Connor believes his team's performance in the second half of the Aviva Premiership clash against Wasps in January will keep them upbeat when they head to Ricoh Arena for the semi-final clash on Saturday.
17 May 2017

Dai Young wants big players to make play-off against Leicester count

Wasps boss Dai Young insists that his team needs to be firing on all cylinders when they take on Leicester Tigers in a home Aviva Premiership semi-final at Ricoh Arena on Saturday.
16 May 2017

Saracens striving to become Barcelona of rugby - Billy Vunipola

Saracens back-row Billy Vunipola said that the club is striving to achieve the 'Barcelona of rugby' tag after their recent European Champions Cup success where they defeated Clermont Auvergne in the final at Murrayfield Stadium.
15 May 2017

Jim Hamilton to retire at end of season

Scotland international Jim Hamilton has announced his decision to retire from professional rugby at the end of the ongoing 2017/18 season.
15 May 2017

Francois van Wyk to join Northampton Saints

Western Force loosehead prop Francois van Wyk is all set to switch to Aviva Premiership club Northamtpon Saints ahead of the next season.
11 May 2017

Jimmy Gopperth wins RPA player of the year award

Wasps fly-half Jimmy Gopperth has been announced as the Rugby Player Association's Player of the Year following his consistent performances this season for the Aviva Premiership club.
11 May 2017

Taulupe Faletau named Aviva Premiership Rugby player of the month

Bath Rugby No.8 Taulupe Faletau has today been named Aviva Premiership Rugby Player of the Month for April 2017.
11 May 2017