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.

  • Tuesday, 23. April, 2013
    Wigan sign Wales forward Powell

    Wigan sign Wales forward Powell

    Wigan have confirmed the signing of Wales and British Lions forward Andy Powell.

  • Tuesday, 23. April, 2013
    French connection for Clark

    French connection for Clark

    Exeter hooker Neil Clark has been announced as one of 11 new signings at Top 14 new boys Oyonnax.

  • Monday, 22. April, 2013
    Farrell in awe of Wilkinson

    Farrell in awe of Wilkinson

    Owen Farrell regards Jonny Wilkinson as an "unbelievable" player as the England fly-halves past and present prepare to meet for the first time.

  • Monday, 22. April, 2013
    Wigan to announce Powell signing

    Wigan to announce Powell signing

    Wigan are poised to announce the capture of Wales rugby union international Andy Powell.

  • Monday, 22. April, 2013
    Baxter delighted with endeavour

    Baxter delighted with endeavour

    Exeter coach Rob Baxter praised his side's "enthusiasm and endeavour" after the Chiefs closed in on the Heineken Cup after winning at Wasps.

  • Sunday, 21. April, 2013
    Exciting Exeter beat Wasps

    Exciting Exeter beat Wasps

    Enterprising Exeter claimed pole position in the race for the sixth and final Heineken Cup spot for next season after a 37-24 victory at Wasps.

  • Sunday, 21. April, 2013
    Mallinder calls for Saints calm

    Mallinder calls for Saints calm

    Jim Mallinder says Northampton won't get carried away after sealing their spot in the Premiership play-offs with a seven try thrashing of Sale.

  • Sunday, 21. April, 2013
    O'Shea lauds brilliant Care

    O'Shea lauds brilliant Care

    Conor O'Shea hailed Danny Care as a "magician" after watching the scrum-half produce an outstanding display as Harlequins beat Worcester 46-26.

  • Sunday, 21. April, 2013
    Ford: It's all to play for

    Ford: It's all to play for

    Bath defence coach Mike Ford was delighted after his side's dramatic 27-26 bonus-point Aviva Premiership victory over Leicester at the Rec.

  • Sunday, 21. April, 2013
    Fraser a doubt for semi-final

    Fraser a doubt for semi-final

    Will Fraser is a major doubt for Saracens' Heineken Cup semi-final showdown against Toulon next weekend after the 28-23 defeat to Gloucester.

  • Sunday, 21. April, 2013
    Smith hails in-form Aulika

    Smith hails in-form Aulika

    Brian Smith hailed Halani Aulika after the prop continued his try-scoring run with a double in London Irish's 47-28 win over London Welsh.

  • Saturday, 20. April, 2013
    Saints seal play-off place

    Saints seal play-off place

    Northampton sealed their place in the Premiership semi-finals with a comprehensive bonus-point 47-7 win over Sale at Franklin's Gardens.

  • Saturday, 20. April, 2013
    Quins and Saints make play-offs

    Quins and Saints make play-offs

    Harlequins and Northampton secured their Premiership play-off places on Saturday, while Gloucester ended Saracens' six-game unbeaten run.

  • Saturday, 20. April, 2013
    Exiles cruise past London Welsh

    Exiles cruise past London Welsh

    Prop Halani Aulika's try-scoring antics continued as his double helped London Irish to a comprehensive 47-28 victory over London Welsh.

  • Saturday, 20. April, 2013
    Quins romp to Sixways win

    Quins romp to Sixways win

    Harlequins secured their place in the Premiership semi-finals by scoring six tries in a breathtaking 42-26 win at Worcester on Saturday.