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, 12. December, 2011
    Chiefs tie down coaching staff

    Chiefs tie down coaching staff

    Aviva Premiership club Exeter have announced a raft of new contracts for their coaching staff, including head coach Rob Baxter.

  • Friday, 9. December, 2011
    Saints opt against Ashton appeal

    Saints opt against Ashton appeal

    Northampton have decided not to appeal against Chris Ashton's four-week ban.

  • Friday, 9. December, 2011

    No joy for Jonny in homecoming

    Newcastle Falcons moved into a commanding position at the helm of Pool 2 in the Amlin Challenge Cup with a tight 6-3 victory over Toulon at Kingston Park.

  • Wednesday, 7. December, 2011
    Wasps promote Hoadley

    Wasps promote Hoadley

    Wasps have promoted former centre Rob Hoadley to the role of defence coach.

  • Wednesday, 7. December, 2011
    Malinder: Ashton ban is harsh

    Malinder: Ashton ban is harsh

    Northampton head coach Jim Mallinder has hinted that Saints are likely to appeal against Chris Ashton's four-week ban.

  • Wednesday, 7. December, 2011
    Shingler to appeal suspension

    Shingler to appeal suspension

    Steven Shingler has appealed the four-week ban he received for being sent off in London Irish's 24-18 Heineken Cup defeat to Cardiff Blues.

  • Wednesday, 7. December, 2011
    Moody out for three months

    Moody out for three months

    Bath flanker Lewis Moody will be out of action for 10 to 12 weeks after undergoing shoulder surgery.

  • Wednesday, 7. December, 2011
    Monye delight at new Quins deal

    Monye delight at new Quins deal

    England winger Ugo Monye has agreed a new three-and-a-half-year deal to pledge his future to the Premiership leaders Harlequins.

  • Wednesday, 7. December, 2011

    Loyal Monye sticks with Quins

    Harlequins stalwart Ugo Monye has signed a new contract that will keep him with the current English Premiership log leaders until 2015.

  • Wednesday, 7. December, 2011
    Everard pens new Wasps deal

    Everard pens new Wasps deal

    England Under-20s flanker Matt Everard has agreed a new two-year deal with London Wasps.

  • Tuesday, 6. December, 2011
    Ashton handed four-week ban

    Ashton handed four-week ban

    Northampton winger Chris Ashton has been banned for four weeks for his clash with Leicester's Alesana Tuliagi in the Premiership last weekend.

  • Tuesday, 6. December, 2011

    Ashton cited for hair pulling

    England and Northampton Saints wing Chris Ashton has been cited for poor sportsmanship, after he pulled Leicester Tigers wing Alesana Tuilagi to the ground by his hair.

  • Monday, 5. December, 2011
    Ashton in hot water over brawl

    Ashton in hot water over brawl

    Chris Ashton has been cited for his part in a brawl which saw two players sent off during Northampton's Premiership defeat at Leicester.

  • Monday, 5. December, 2011
    Stringer joins Sarries on loan

    Stringer joins Sarries on loan

    Premiership champions Saracens have confirmed the signing of Ireland international Peter Stringer on a three-month loan deal.

  • Monday, 5. December, 2011
    New Exiles deal for winger Ojo

    New Exiles deal for winger Ojo

    London Irish have announced that winger Topsy Ojo has signed a new two-year deal with the Aviva Premiership club.