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.

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Danaher to start at blindside

    Danaher to start at blindside

    Declan Danaher starts at blindside flanker for London Irish as Bryn Evans is moved into the second row against Worcester on Sunday (2pm).

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Sarries make four changes

    Sarries make four changes

    Saracens boss Mark McCall makes a quartet of changes to his side for Sunday's Premiership tussle with Newcastle (3pm).

  • Saturday, 8. October, 2011
    Young wants disciplined Wasps

    Young wants disciplined Wasps

    Dai Young has demanded an improvement in discipline from his Wasps side ahead of Sunday's Aviva Premiership contest with Bath at Adams Park.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    Premiership trio cited

    Premiership trio cited

    Three Aviva Premiership players have been cited following incidents in games played on October 1, the Rugby Football Union have confirmed.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    Sharks chief Diamond charged

    Sharks chief Diamond charged

    Sale Sharks director of sport Steve Diamond has been summoned to a Rugby Football Union disciplinary panel next Tuesday.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    Tuilagi returns to Tigers side

    Tuilagi returns to Tigers side

    Alesana Tuilagi will make his first Leicester appearance of the season in Saturday's Premiership clash with Harlequins at Welford Road.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    Scottish duo return for Sale

    Scottish duo return for Sale

    Sale welcome back Alasdair Dickinson and Richie Vernon for Saturday's Premiership clash with Gloucester at Edgeley Park.

  • Friday, 7. October, 2011
    Mallinder seeking end of run

    Mallinder seeking end of run

    Northampton boss Jim Mallinder wants his side to end their losing run in Saturday's Premiership clash against Exeter at Franklin's Gardens.

  • Wednesday, 5. October, 2011
    Wasps owner keen to sell up

    Wasps owner keen to sell up

    Wasps have announced owner Steve Hayes has started to look for his successor after plans to develop a new stadium in High Wycombe fell through.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    Falcons snap losing streak

    Falcons snap losing streak

    After 11 consecutive Aviva Premiership defeats, Newcastle finally lifted the gloom with a hard-earned 15-10 win over Wasps at Kingston Park.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    Samoan ace charged over tweets

    Samoan ace charged over tweets

    Outspoken Samoa centre Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu has been hit with a misconduct charge after accusing Welsh referee Nigel Owens of bias.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    McCall salutes 'big' victory

    McCall salutes 'big' victory

    Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall savoured Saturday's hard-earned 17-13 victory against Exeter at Sandy Park.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    Late lapse frustrates O'Shea

    Late lapse frustrates O'Shea

    Conor O'Shea admitted Harlequins were sitting in the dressing room, heads down and silent despite staying top of the Premiership table.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    Booth proud of youngsters

    Booth proud of youngsters

    Head coach Toby Booth declared himself proud of his London Irish side after their thrilling 33-30 Premiership defeat at Gloucester.

  • Sunday, 2. October, 2011
    Brad bigs up brilliant Biggs

    Brad bigs up brilliant Biggs

    Bath backs coach Brad Davis hailed Tom Biggs for his two moments of inspiration that unlocked Leicester's defence in a nerve-racking 26-25 win.