Aviva Premiership Rugby News

The English Premiership, known as the Aviva Premiership, is the top professional rugby union league competition in England.  The competition was organized in 1987 and is one of the top league for professional rugby in Europe.  Get in the Gear of the Aviva Premiership at the World Rugby Shop.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013
    Barnes confirmed as final ref

    Barnes confirmed as final ref

    Leading English referee Wayne Barnes will take charge of the Aviva Premiership final between Leicester and Northampton at Twickenham on May 25.

  • Thursday, 16. May, 2013
    Back-row pair leaves Exiles

    Back-row pair leaves Exiles

    London Welsh have announced the departures of back-row forwards Michael Hills and Ed Williamson.

  • Thursday, 16. May, 2013
    Voyce announces retirement

    Voyce announces retirement

    Former England wing Tom Voyce has announced his retirement from rugby.

  • Thursday, 16. May, 2013
    Gloucester seal Knoyle deal

    Gloucester seal Knoyle deal

    Gloucester have officially confirmed that Wales scrum-half Tavis Knoyle will move to Kingsholm on a two-year deal.

  • Wednesday, 15. May, 2013
    Ansbro confirms retirement

    Ansbro confirms retirement

    Former Scotland centre Joe Ansbro has been forced to retire having failed to overcome a neck injury.

  • Monday, 13. May, 2013
    Wood eyes Leicester scalp

    Wood eyes Leicester scalp

    Tom Wood has warned Leicester that Northampton will be out to "shock" them at Twickenham in the Aviva Premiership final.

  • Monday, 13. May, 2013
    Mallinder: Wigan win inspired us

    Mallinder: Wigan win inspired us

    Northampton stunned Saracens 27-13 to reach their first Aviva Premiership final after being inspired by Wigan's FA Cup heroics.

  • Sunday, 12. May, 2013

    Saints alive as Sarries slump

    Northampton upset the odds with a 27-13 win over Saracens at Allianz Park to reach the Aviva Premiership final.

  • Sunday, 12. May, 2013
    Falcons set up Bedford final

    Falcons set up Bedford final

    Newcastle Falcons will face the Bedford Blues in the Championship play-off final following a 15-6 win over Leeds.

  • Sunday, 12. May, 2013
    O'Shea lauds 'outstanding' Tigers

    O'Shea lauds 'outstanding' Tigers

    Harlequins boss Conor O'Shea paid a glowing tribute to Leicester after the Tigers emphatically ended his team's reign as English champions.

  • Saturday, 11. May, 2013
    Tigers beat Quins to make final

    Tigers beat Quins to make final

    Tom Croft was outstanding as Leicester beat Harlequins 33-16 at Welford Road to seal their place in a ninth successive Premiership final.

  • Saturday, 11. May, 2013
    Saracens v Northampton preview

    Saracens v Northampton preview

    Saracens have made two changes to their starting line-up for Sunday's Premiership semi-final clash with Northampton at Allianz Park.

  • Saturday, 11. May, 2013
    Hartley: We're not intimidated

    Hartley: We're not intimidated

    Dylan Hartley insists Northampton's results against their fellow play-off contenders this season have not played mind games with the Saints.

  • Saturday, 11. May, 2013
    Redman to leave Worcester

    Redman to leave Worcester

    Worcester have announced that assistant head coach Nigel Redman is to leave the Aviva Premiership club.

  • Friday, 10. May, 2013
    Worcester role for Howarth

    Worcester role for Howarth

    Worcester have announced the appointment of Shane Howarth as their new backs coach.