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.

  • Saturday, 7. January, 2012
    Goode guides Warriors to win

    Goode guides Warriors to win

    Worcester took another giant stride away from the Premiership relegation zone after Andy Goode guided them to a 21-15 victory over Gloucester.

  • Saturday, 7. January, 2012
    Dermody set for Exiles milestone

    Dermody set for Exiles milestone

    Captain Clarke Dermody will make his 100th appearance for London Irish when the loosehead prop leads the side out against Sale on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 7. January, 2012
    Strettle back for Sarries

    Strettle back for Sarries

    Saracens have wing David Strettle back in their side as they host the 2,000th Premiership game against Bath on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 7. January, 2012
    Mallinder pleased by Saints win

    Mallinder pleased by Saints win

    Northampton head coach Jim Mallinder paid tribute to his team's all-round performance in beating Aviva Premiership leaders Harlequins 24-3.

  • Saturday, 7. January, 2012
    Ashton open to Sarries switch

    Ashton open to Sarries switch

    England winger Chris Ashton refused to rule out a possible move from Northampton to Saracens.

  • Saturday, 7. January, 2012

    Saints stun leaders Quins

    Northampton Saints breathed life into the Aviva Premiership title race on Friday after defeating leaders Harlequins 24-3 at Franklin's Gardens.

  • Friday, 6. January, 2012
    Slick Saints sink mighty Quins

    Slick Saints sink mighty Quins

    Northampton produced a disciplined and ruthless performance to defeat Aviva Premiership leaders Harlequins 24-3 on Friday night.

  • Friday, 6. January, 2012
    Young: Wasps are in a dogfight

    Young: Wasps are in a dogfight

    Wasps boss Dai Young has warned his side they are not too good to go down after suffering their worst run of Premiership form in a decade.

  • Friday, 6. January, 2012
    Duo handed Warriors start

    Duo handed Warriors start

    Tevita Taumoepeau and Jake Abbott have been called into the Worcester team for Saturday's derby with Gloucester at Sixways Stadium (2.45pm).

  • Friday, 6. January, 2012
    Fielden recalled by Newcastle

    Fielden recalled by Newcastle

    Newcastle boss Alan Tait has made three changes of personnel to his line-up for Saturday's crunch home Premiership clash with Exeter.

  • Friday, 6. January, 2012
    Timely return for Tigers duo

    Timely return for Tigers duo

    Leicester will be buoyed by the return of Anthony Allen and Geoff Parling for the visit of London Wasps on Saturday.

  • Friday, 6. January, 2012
    Fury plugs hole at Bath

    Fury plugs hole at Bath

    Bath have confirmed the signing of Wales scrum-half Warren Fury on a short-term contract.

  • Friday, 6. January, 2012

    Bath to unleash the Fury

    Bath have signed Welsh international scrumhalf Warren Fury on a three month short-term deal.

  • Friday, 6. January, 2012
    World club championship in offing

    World club championship in offing

    Premiership Rugby chief executive Mark McCafferty has revealed a world club championship could be introduced within the next five years.

  • Friday, 6. January, 2012
    Six Nations setback for Flood

    Six Nations setback for Flood

    England fly-half Toby Flood will miss the start of the RBS Six Nations after he damaged his knee ligaments.