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.

  • Thursday, 22. September, 2011
    Saints make three changes

    Saints make three changes

    Director of rugby Jim Mallinder has made three changes to his Northampton side ahead of Friday's Premiership clash at Sale (7.45pm).

  • Wednesday, 21. September, 2011
    Marler ban reduced on appeal

    Marler ban reduced on appeal

    Harlequins prop Joe Marler has had his ban for striking an opponent reduced from three weeks to two at a Rugby Football Union appeal hearing.

  • Wednesday, 21. September, 2011
    New deal for Clark

    New deal for Clark

    Northampton flanker Calum Clark has committed his future to the club by signing a new contract.

  • Wednesday, 21. September, 2011
    Fa'asavalu signs new deal

    Fa'asavalu signs new deal

    Back-rower Maurie Fa'asavalu has agreed a two-year contract extension that will tie him to Harlequins until the end of the 2013-14 season.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Northampton confirm ground plans

    Northampton confirm ground plans

    Northampton have confirmed they plan to build a new North Stand in the summer of 2013.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    Tuitupou set for Sale arrival

    Tuitupou set for Sale arrival

    Sale executive director of rugby Steve Diamond has confirmed Sam Tuitupou will be training with the team later this week.

  • Monday, 19. September, 2011
    McCall has defensive concerns

    McCall has defensive concerns

    Saracens rugby director Mark McCall was frustrated by his team's struggles before they saw off Aviva Premiership new boys Worcester.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011
    Sarries made to work for victory

    Sarries made to work for victory

    Saracens were made to work hard by Worcester before securing a deserved 18-6 Premiership win through tries by David Strettle and Brad Barritt.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011
    O'Shea won't get carried away

    O'Shea won't get carried away

    Director of rugby Conor O'Shea played down the significance of Harlequins' fine start to the season after their 42-6 thrashing of Gloucester.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011
    Diamond hails his young Sharks

    Diamond hails his young Sharks

    Sale executive director of sport Steve Diamond was delighted with his young side as they won 29-18 at Wasps on Saturday.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011
    Booth happy to win ugly

    Booth happy to win ugly

    London Irish coach Toby Booth was delighted by his side's "ugly" first win of the Aviva Premiership season as they beat Northampton 14-13.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011
    Vesty's display delights Davis

    Vesty's display delights Davis

    Bath first-team coach Brad Davis believes fly-half Sam Vesty is playing his best rugby since arriving at the Recreation Ground.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011
    Defeat tough on us, says Tait

    Defeat tough on us, says Tait

    Director of rugby Alan Tait bemoaned Newcastle's bad luck as the Falcons lost to Leicester to remain bottom of the Aviva Premiership.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    Mafi late show lifts Leicester

    Mafi late show lifts Leicester

    A Steve Mafi try three minutes from time gave Leicester a 27-26 Aviva Premiership win at Newcastle, while London Irish edged out Northampton.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    Bath win west country derby

    Bath win west country derby

    Bath scored second-half tries through Dan Hipkiss and Nathan Catt to beat Exeter 23-19 in a full-blooded derby at the Recreation Ground.