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.

  • Monday, 10. October, 2011
    Wasps chief hails young winger

    Wasps chief hails young winger

    Dai Young praised Christian Wade after the winger collected his sixth touchdown in six matches in Wasps' 27-24 home victory over Bath.

  • Monday, 10. October, 2011
    McCall laments lost bonus point

    McCall laments lost bonus point

    Saracens rugby director Mark McCall admitted he was frustrated despite his team's emphatic 25-5 victory over Premiership bottom side Newcastle.

  • Monday, 10. October, 2011
    Booth encouraged by victory

    Booth encouraged by victory

    Toby Booth praised a "professional performance" by London Irish as they danced past Worcester's tame defence for a bonus-point 42-24 victory.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Sarries reclaim second spot

    Sarries reclaim second spot

    Saracens, London Irish and Wasps all recorded victories in the Aviva Premiership on Sunday, with Sarries returning to second spot in the table.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Sarries hammer sorry Newcastle

    Sarries hammer sorry Newcastle

    Saracens kept up the pressure on Premiership leaders Harlequins by securing a 25-5 win over Newcastle to move back into second place.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Wasps edge Bath at Adams Park

    Wasps edge Bath at Adams Park

    Leading Premiership tryscorer Christian Wade grabbed his sixth of the campaign as Wasps overcame visitors Bath 27-24 at Adams Park.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Homer stars in London Irish win

    Homer stars in London Irish win

    Tom Homer scored 22 points as London Irish gave Worcester a five-try 42-24 Aviva Premiership beating at the Madejski Stadium.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Mallinder hails Lamb display

    Mallinder hails Lamb display

    Northampton boss Jim Mallinder hailed the display of Ryan Lamb after the fly-half's man-of-the-match display helped Saints beat Exeter 33-3.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    Delight for Diamond

    Delight for Diamond

    Sale executive director of sport Steve Diamond could not hide his delight after a 13-11 home win over Gloucester lifted his side to second.

  • Sunday, 9. October, 2011
    O'Shea proud of triumphant Quins

    O'Shea proud of triumphant Quins

    Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea was left a proud man after his side made it six wins from six in the Aviva Premiership.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Quins, Saints and Sale win

    Quins, Saints and Sale win

    Premiership leaders Harlequins maintained their unbeaten record with a rare win at Leicester, while Northampton beat Exeter to end a poor run.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Quins maintain unbeaten record

    Quins maintain unbeaten record

    Premiership leaders Harlequins maintained their unbeaten record with a 27-18 win over Leicester- their first at Welford Road since 1997.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Sale hold on for victory

    Sale hold on for victory

    Sale held off a spirited fightback from Gloucester at Edgeley Park to claim a 13-11 win - their fourth win from six Premiership games.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Lamb inspires Saints win

    Lamb inspires Saints win

    Fly-half Ryan Lamb produced an fine individual performance as Northampton beat Exeter 33-3 in the Aviva Premiership at Franklin's Gardens.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Duo back for Wasps

    Duo back for Wasps

    Wasps are handed a double injury boost as lock Marco Wentzel and fly-half Nicky Robinson return against Bath (3pm).