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, 12. April, 2013
    Exeter v London Irish preview

    Exeter v London Irish preview

    Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter has made two changes to his starting XV for Saturday's Aviva Premiership clash with London Irish at Sandy Park.

  • Friday, 12. April, 2013
    Harlequins v Bath preview

    Harlequins v Bath preview

    Harlequins have made four changes to the starting line-up for Saturday's Avivia Premiership clash with Bath at The Stoop (kick-off 2.15pm).

  • Friday, 12. April, 2013
    London W v Northampton preview

    London W v Northampton preview

    London Welsh have made four changes to their side ahead of Sunday's Aviva Premiership encounter with Northampton Saints at the Kassam Stadium.

  • Friday, 12. April, 2013
    North delight at Saints move

    North delight at Saints move

    Wales wing George North says he is delighted to have finally sealed his "big move" from the Scarlets to Northampton.

  • Thursday, 11. April, 2013
    Sale v Gloucester preview

    Sale v Gloucester preview

    Gloucester have made five changes for Friday night's Premiership clash with Sale Sharks at the Salford City Stadium.

  • Thursday, 11. April, 2013
    Sharples set for 'knockout' games

    Sharples set for 'knockout' games

    England wing Charlie Sharples says Gloucester are effectively now playing "knockout rugby" in their quest for an Premiership play-off place.

  • Thursday, 11. April, 2013
    Alcott forced to hang up boots

    Alcott forced to hang up boots

    Exeter Chiefs hooker Simon Alcott has been forced to announce his retirement due to a neck injury.

  • Thursday, 11. April, 2013
    Mayhew agrees Exiles switch

    Mayhew agrees Exiles switch

    London Irish have confirmed the signing of hooker Mike Mayhew on a three-year contract from Championship leaders Newcastle.

  • Wednesday, 10. April, 2013
    Richardson new Wasps shareholder

    Richardson new Wasps shareholder

    Derek Richardson on Wednesday became the new principal shareholder of Wasps and revealed long-term plans to move the club back to west London.

  • Wednesday, 10. April, 2013
    Claassens announces Bath exit

    Claassens announces Bath exit

    Bath scrum-half Michael Claassens has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season.

  • Wednesday, 10. April, 2013
    Quins to investigate ticket sales

    Quins to investigate ticket sales

    Harlequins have launched an investigation after claiming "many" of their supporters sold tickets on to Munster fans for last Sunday's clash.

  • Wednesday, 10. April, 2013
    Thatcher silence shows 'respect'

    Thatcher silence shows 'respect'

    The chief executive of Saracens says the club's decision to hold a minute's silence in memory of Baroness Thatcher was "a question of respect".

  • Wednesday, 10. April, 2013
    Wasps secure long-term future

    Wasps secure long-term future

    London Wasps have announced that Irish businessman Derek Richardson has become the principal shareholder of the club.

  • Wednesday, 10. April, 2013
    London Irish sign Titans pair

    London Irish sign Titans pair

    London Irish have announced the signings of Rotherham Titans duo Eamonn Sheridan and Fergus Mulchrone.

  • Wednesday, 10. April, 2013
    Stringer extends stay at Bath

    Stringer extends stay at Bath

    Scrum-half Peter Stringer has signed a new deal with Bath which keeps him at the Rec next season.