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, 6. May, 2013
    Diamond looking to next season

    Diamond looking to next season

    Sale Sharks boss Steve Diamond believes there is much room for improvement at the club despite a surprisingly good finish to the season.

  • Monday, 6. May, 2013
    O'Connor lands Leinster role

    O'Connor lands Leinster role

    Leinster have confirmed Matt O'Connor has signed a three-year contract to leave Leicester Tigers and join the Irish giants as head coach.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013
    Rallying call from Cockerill

    Rallying call from Cockerill

    Richard Cockerill admitted Leicester would have to be "dead, dead right" if they want to reach a ninth successive Aviva Premiership final.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013
    O'Shea relishing Tigers test

    O'Shea relishing Tigers test

    Harlequins boss Conor O'Shea is relishing the prospect of an "incredibly exciting" Aviva Premiership play-off semi-final.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013
    Diamond: No sparkle from Sale

    Diamond: No sparkle from Sale

    Sale Sharks' director of rugby Steve Diamond was disappointed with their performance against London Wasps despite securing a 21-20 victory.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013
    McCall hails Saracens' success

    McCall hails Saracens' success

    Mark McCall hailed a "big achievement" for Saracens after seeing them finish top of the regular season standings for the first time.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013
    Baxter hails Exeter 'passion'

    Baxter hails Exeter 'passion'

    Rob Baxter hailed Exeter's passion after they secured Heineken Cup rugby for a second successive season with a 40-39 win over Gloucester.

  • Sunday, 5. May, 2013
    Jones warning for Welsh board

    Jones warning for Welsh board

    Lyn Jones has sent a stark warning to the London Welsh board as they head for to almost certain relegation from the Aviva Premiership.

  • Saturday, 4. May, 2013
    Saracens seal top spot, Quins win

    Saracens seal top spot, Quins win

    Saracens beat Bath to secure top spot in the Aviva Premiership, Harlequins secured third spot and Leicester booked a home play-off semi-final.

  • Saturday, 4. May, 2013
    Chiefs back at the top table

    Chiefs back at the top table

    Exeter beat Gloucester 40-39 in a thriller at Sandy Park as both sides qualified for next season's Heineken Cup.

  • Saturday, 4. May, 2013
    Sale edge out Wasps late on

    Sale edge out Wasps late on

    Christian Wade took his tally to 13 Premiership tries but could not prevent Wasps from going down 21-20 to Sale at the Salford City Stadium.

  • Saturday, 4. May, 2013
    Harlequins turn on the style

    Harlequins turn on the style

    Defending champions Harlequins turned on the style to secure third place in the Aviva Premiership with a 22-19 win over Northampton.

  • Saturday, 4. May, 2013

    Saracens clinch top spot

    Saracens confirmed top spot in the final Aviva Premiership table with a 23-14 win over Bath at Allianz Park.

  • Saturday, 4. May, 2013

    London Welsh end on a high

    London Welsh claimed a bonus-point win in their last game in the Aviva Premiership, beating Worcester 33-22.

  • Saturday, 4. May, 2013

    Tigers roar to home play-off

    Leicester Tigers ran in five tries as they beat London Irish 32-20 to secure a home Aviva Premiership semi-final.