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.

  • 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.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    Evans inspires Quins win

    Evans inspires Quins win

    Nick Evans inspired Harlequins to maintain their 100% Premiership record by scoring 20 points in a 48-41 romp over Sale on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    Sarries see off Chiefs

    Sarries see off Chiefs

    Reigning Premiership champions Saracens made it four wins out of five this season after a hard-fought 17-13 win at Exeter on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    Bath edge out Tigers

    Bath edge out Tigers

    Jeremy Staunton scored all 25 points for Leicester at a sunbaked Recreation Ground but still finished on the losing side as Bath won 26-25.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    Quins maintain winning start

    Quins maintain winning start

    Nick Evans inspired Harlequins to maintain their 100% Aviva Premiership record by scoring 20 points in a 48-41 home win over Sale.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    Gloucester edge out Exiles

    Gloucester edge out Exiles

    Gloucester extended their unbeaten Premiership home record to 22 games as a penalty from Freddie Burns saw them beat London Irish 33-30.

  • Saturday, 1. October, 2011
    Uys set for Falcons debut

    Uys set for Falcons debut

    South African centre Corne Uys will make his Newcastle debut when the Falcons host Wasps in the Aviva Premiership on Sunday (kick-off 3.30).

  • Friday, 30. September, 2011
    Goode night for Warriors

    Goode night for Warriors

    Andy Goode scored all Worcester's points as they ended a run of three Premiership defeats with a12-3 home win over struggling Northampton.