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, 30. September, 2011
    Quins keep changes to minimum

    Quins keep changes to minimum

    Harlequins have made only one change to their starting line-up for Saturday's Premiership clash with Sale at Twickenham Stoop.

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    Hill wants Jones to impress

    Hill wants Jones to impress

    Richard Hill has identified Chris Jones as a key man if his Worcester side are to end a run of three straight defeats against Northampton.

  • Thursday, 29. September, 2011
    Mallinder calls for focus

    Mallinder calls for focus

    Northampton boss Jim Mallinder wants his side to build on the positives from their loss to Sale when they travel to Worcester on Friday night.

  • Monday, 26. September, 2011
    Baxter hails Exeter battlers

    Baxter hails Exeter battlers

    Exeter head coach Rob Baxter hailed his team's work ethic after their 21-11 defeat of Aviva Premiership rivals Wasps.

  • Sunday, 25. September, 2011
    Exeter sink Wasps to go third

    Exeter sink Wasps to go third

    Exeter moved up to third place in the Premiership after fighting back in the second half for a 21-11 victory over Wasps at Sandy Park.

  • Sunday, 25. September, 2011
    O'Shea unhappy with Quins show

    O'Shea unhappy with Quins show

    Conor O'Shea admitted Harlequins were fortunate to maintain their unbeaten Premiership record with a 17-15 victory over Worcester at Sixways.

  • Sunday, 25. September, 2011
    Booth salutes star youngsters

    Booth salutes star youngsters

    London Irish head coach Toby Booth praised Jonathan Joseph and Tom Homer after the 46-29 Premiership home victory over bottom club Newcastle.

  • Sunday, 25. September, 2011
    Redpath hails his forwards

    Redpath hails his forwards

    Gloucester head coach Bryan Redpath hailed his "outstanding" forwards after the 23-6 Premiership win over local rivals Bath at Kingsholm.

  • Sunday, 25. September, 2011
    Cockerill bemoans poor defending

    Cockerill bemoans poor defending

    Leicester boss Richard Cockerill admitted his under-strength side's poor defending was their failing in their 50-25 homd defeat to Saracens.

  • Saturday, 24. September, 2011
    Sarries crush Tigers, Quins win

    Sarries crush Tigers, Quins win

    Saracens crushed under-strength Leicester 50-25 in the Aviva Premiership on Saturday, while Harlequins, Gloucester and London Irish also won.

  • Saturday, 24. September, 2011
    Exiles grab bonus point late on

    Exiles grab bonus point late on

    Jonathan Joseph grabbed his second try of the match three minutes from time to secure a bonus-point 46-29 win for London Irish over Newcastle.

  • Saturday, 24. September, 2011
    Tigers taken apart by Saracens

    Tigers taken apart by Saracens

    Charlie Hodgson starred as Saracens crushed under-strength Leicester Tigers 50-25 at Welford Road in the Aviva Premiership on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 24. September, 2011
    Gritty Gloucester beat Bath

    Gritty Gloucester beat Bath

    A dominant forward display saw Gloucester recover from a slow start to claim local bragging rights with a 23-6 home win over rivals Bath.

  • Saturday, 24. September, 2011
    Quins snatch late Sixways win

    Quins snatch late Sixways win

    Harlequins came back from the brink of defeat to maintain their unbeaten Aviva Premiership record with a 17-15 win over Worcester at Sixways.

  • Saturday, 24. September, 2011
    Chiefs coach calls for belief

    Chiefs coach calls for belief

    Exeter may be lying second in the Aviva Premiership table but coach Rob Baxter says his players will need to show more belief against Wasps.