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, 23. May, 2013
    Brooker makes Warriors switch

    Brooker makes Warriors switch

    Worcester have announced the signing of former England Saxons hooker Chris Brooker from Harlequins.

  • Wednesday, 22. May, 2013
    Hipkiss forced to call it quits

    Hipkiss forced to call it quits

    Former England centre Dan Hipkiss has been forced to retire due to a shoulder injury.

  • Wednesday, 22. May, 2013
    Hartley makes bid for Lions spot

    Hartley makes bid for Lions spot

    Dylan Hartley is determined to prove he is not on the British and Irish Lions tour just to make up the numbers.

  • Wednesday, 22. May, 2013
    Cipriani: I'm ready to grow up

    Cipriani: I'm ready to grow up

    Danny Cipriani feels he is ready to take responsibility and fulfil his potential after a difficult year which culminated in being hit by a bus.

  • Tuesday, 21. May, 2013
    Cockerill focused on Saints clash

    Cockerill focused on Saints clash

    Richard Cockerill says there will be no room for sentiment when Leicester bid farewell to some familiar faces at the Aviva Premiership final.

  • Tuesday, 21. May, 2013
    Evans becomes Storm chief exec

    Evans becomes Storm chief exec

    Former Harlequins rugby union chief executive and coach Mark Evans has joined NRL champions Melbourne Storm as part of a new regime.

  • Monday, 20. May, 2013
    Wasps sign Army prop Reeves

    Wasps sign Army prop Reeves

    Wasps have signed Army prop Ricky Reeves on a one-year deal.

  • Sunday, 19. May, 2013
    Castro's exit confirmed

    Castro's exit confirmed

    Martin Castrogiovanni's departure from Leicester has been confirmed although his future plans are far from clear.

  • Friday, 17. May, 2013
    Barnes confirmed as final ref

    Barnes confirmed as final ref

    Leading English referee Wayne Barnes will take charge of the Aviva Premiership final between Leicester and Northampton at Twickenham on May 25.

  • Thursday, 16. May, 2013
    Back-row pair leaves Exiles

    Back-row pair leaves Exiles

    London Welsh have announced the departures of back-row forwards Michael Hills and Ed Williamson.

  • Thursday, 16. May, 2013
    Voyce announces retirement

    Voyce announces retirement

    Former England wing Tom Voyce has announced his retirement from rugby.

  • Thursday, 16. May, 2013
    Gloucester seal Knoyle deal

    Gloucester seal Knoyle deal

    Gloucester have officially confirmed that Wales scrum-half Tavis Knoyle will move to Kingsholm on a two-year deal.

  • Wednesday, 15. May, 2013
    Ansbro confirms retirement

    Ansbro confirms retirement

    Former Scotland centre Joe Ansbro has been forced to retire having failed to overcome a neck injury.

  • Monday, 13. May, 2013
    Wood eyes Leicester scalp

    Wood eyes Leicester scalp

    Tom Wood has warned Leicester that Northampton will be out to "shock" them at Twickenham in the Aviva Premiership final.

  • Monday, 13. May, 2013
    Mallinder: Wigan win inspired us

    Mallinder: Wigan win inspired us

    Northampton stunned Saracens 27-13 to reach their first Aviva Premiership final after being inspired by Wigan's FA Cup heroics.