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, 29. October, 2011
    Quins make it nine in a row

    Quins make it nine in a row

    Harlequins extended their run to nine straight wins and cemented their place at the top of the Premiership table after beating Exeter 19-13.

  • Saturday, 29. October, 2011
    Saints cruise past Falcons

    Saints cruise past Falcons

    Northampton's Tom May scored two first-half tries to leave former club Newcastle anchored at the foot of the Premiership after a 44-15 defeat.

  • Saturday, 29. October, 2011
    Cockerill hails rampaging Tigers

    Cockerill hails rampaging Tigers

    Leicester director of rugby Richard Cockerill paid tribute to his side after they ran in 31 unanswered second-half points to beat Sale 34-13.

  • Saturday, 29. October, 2011
    Young unhappy despite win

    Young unhappy despite win

    Wasps coach Dai Young bemoaned his side's lack of a cutting edge after they were forced to battle to a narrow 14-12 win at Worcester.

  • Saturday, 29. October, 2011

    Tigers show some bite ... finally

    Leicester Director of Rugby Richard Cockerill paid tribute to his side after they ran in 31 unanswered second-half points to overcome Sale 34-13 in a thrilling Premiership encounter.

  • Friday, 28. October, 2011
    Tigers recover to stun Sale

    Tigers recover to stun Sale

    Leicester ran in 31 unanswered second-half points to overcome Sale 34-13 and claim only their second Aviva Premiership victory of the campaign.

  • Friday, 28. October, 2011
    Birkett strikes late at Sixways

    Birkett strikes late at Sixways

    A last-minute try from Richard Birkett gave Wasps a narrow 14-12 win over Worcester in a disappointing Aviva Premiership contest at Sixways.

  • Friday, 28. October, 2011
    Fuimaono-Sapolu in for Gloucester

    Fuimaono-Sapolu in for Gloucester

    Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu will make his first start of the season for Gloucester in their Premiership clash with Saracens on Saturday.

  • Friday, 28. October, 2011
    Easter returns for Harlequins

    Easter returns for Harlequins

    Premiership leaders Harlequins welcome Nick Easter back from World Cup duty for Saturday's game against Exeter at Twickenham Stoop.

  • Friday, 28. October, 2011
    Booth makes five changes

    Booth makes five changes

    London Irish coach Toby Booth has made five changes to his starting line-up for Saturday's Premiership clash with Bath at the Madejski Stadium.

  • Friday, 28. October, 2011
    Mallinder welcomes headache

    Mallinder welcomes headache

    Jim Mallinder hopes Northampton's returning international stars can help them continue their improved form against Newcastle on Saturday.

  • Friday, 28. October, 2011
    Sale suffer late injury blow

    Sale suffer late injury blow

    Sale have been forced into two late changes ahead of Friday night's Premiership clash with Leicester at Edgeley Park.

  • Thursday, 27. October, 2011

    Preview: Premiership, Round Seven

    The Premiership season picks up again after with the World Cup stars back in contention and all of the sides being boosted with their best players available.

  • Thursday, 27. October, 2011
    Powell set for Sharks debut

    Powell set for Sharks debut

    Andy Powell will make his debut for Sale when they welcome Leicester to Edgeley Park on Friday night.

  • Thursday, 27. October, 2011
    Thompson set for Wasps debut

    Thompson set for Wasps debut

    England hooker Steve Thompson will make his debut for Wasps when they take on Worcester in the Aviva Premiership on Friday night.