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, 8. November, 2011
    Wigan boss remains defiant

    Wigan boss remains defiant

    Wigan chairman Ian Lenagan is confident the departure of Joel Tomkins to rugby union will not spark a mass exodus.

  • Tuesday, 8. November, 2011
    New Gloucester deal for Morgan

    New Gloucester deal for Morgan

    Gloucester full-back Olly Morgan has agreed a new three-year deal to remain at Kingsholm.

  • Tuesday, 8. November, 2011
    Gray makes Sale switch

    Gray makes Sale switch

    Sale have signed Scotland lock Richie Gray on a three-year contract from Glasgow.

  • Tuesday, 8. November, 2011
    Fuimaono-Sapolu banned by RFU

    Fuimaono-Sapolu banned by RFU

    Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu could still face further sanctions despite being handed a three-week ban by an RFU disciplinary panel in Bristol.

  • Monday, 7. November, 2011
    One-week ban for Benjamin

    One-week ban for Benjamin

    Worcester wing Miles Benjamin has been banned for a week for a dangerous tackle on Wasps' Nicky Robinson on October 28.

  • Monday, 7. November, 2011
    Tomkins switches to Sarries

    Tomkins switches to Sarries

    Wigan centre Joel Tomkins has switched codes to join Saracens as part of a new partnership agreement between the two clubs.

  • Monday, 7. November, 2011

    Saracens dip into League resources

    Rugby League giants Wigan Warriors and English Rugby Union champions Saracens have announced a historic partnership between the two clubs, incorporating co- operation between the respective coaching teams and academies, player loans and a cross-code match.

  • Monday, 7. November, 2011

    Vickery: Gloucester can be magical

    Former England prop Phil Vickery hopes Gloucester will experience a truly magical feeling in Europe this season.

  • Monday, 7. November, 2011
    McCall targets European glory

    McCall targets European glory

    Mark McCall believes Saracens have the quality and experience to make a serious impact on this season's Heineken Cup campaign

  • Monday, 7. November, 2011
    Edwards bids farewell to Wasps

    Edwards bids farewell to Wasps

    Wasps failed to give Shaun Edwards a winning send-off as they suffered a 24-13 home defeat by Northampton Saints on Sunday.

  • Sunday, 6. November, 2011
    Sarries win keeps heat on Quins

    Sarries win keeps heat on Quins

    Saracens kept up the pressure on Aviva Premiership leaders Harlequins with a comfortable 23-10 victory at home to Sale on Sunday.

  • Sunday, 6. November, 2011
    High five for Saints after win

    High five for Saints after win

    Soane Tonga'uiha and Brian Mujati scored the tries which powered Northampton to their fifth successive victory at Wasps, who lost 24-13.

  • Sunday, 6. November, 2011

    Shaw becomes a 'medical joker'

    Simon Shaw the veteran (38) Wasps lock has been officially signed on by Toulon as a 'medical joker'.

  • Sunday, 6. November, 2011
    O'Shea plays down title talk

    O'Shea plays down title talk

    Harlequins chief Conor O'Shea insists his side are not thinking about winning the Aviva Premiership title despite their latest victory.

  • Sunday, 6. November, 2011
    Redpath plays down Gloucester win

    Redpath plays down Gloucester win

    Gloucester coach Brian Redpath played down the significance of his side's 24-19 win at Exeter in the wake of the fatal M5 crash in the region.