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.

  • Sunday, 18. September, 2011
    Defeat tough on us, says Tait

    Defeat tough on us, says Tait

    Director of rugby Alan Tait bemoaned Newcastle's bad luck as the Falcons lost to Leicester to remain bottom of the Aviva Premiership.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    Mafi late show lifts Leicester

    Mafi late show lifts Leicester

    A Steve Mafi try three minutes from time gave Leicester a 27-26 Aviva Premiership win at Newcastle, while London Irish edged out Northampton.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    Bath win west country derby

    Bath win west country derby

    Bath scored second-half tries through Dan Hipkiss and Nathan Catt to beat Exeter 23-19 in a full-blooded derby at the Recreation Ground.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    Superb Quins crush Gloucester

    Superb Quins crush Gloucester

    Harlequins continued their winning start to the season with a convincing 42-6 bonus-point victory over Gloucester at the Stoop on Saturday.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    Wasps suffer first loss

    Wasps suffer first loss

    Close-season signing Fraser McKenzie opened his scoring account as Sale handed Wasps their first defeat, a 29-18 loss at Adams Park.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    Tigers snatch dramatic win

    Tigers snatch dramatic win

    A Steve Mafi try three minutes from time rescued Leicester from defeat at Kingston Park as they beat Newcastle 27-26 in a thrilling contest.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    Exiles edge past Saints

    Exiles edge past Saints

    A penalty two minutes from time by Tom Homer gave London Irish their first Premiership victory of the season as they won 14-13 at Northampton.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    Hill ready for tough test

    Hill ready for tough test

    Worcester coach Richard Hill is braced for an aerial bombardment when his side meet Saracens at Vicarage Road on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    Sarries make two changes

    Sarries make two changes

    Saracens have made two changes to their starting line-up for the Aviva Premiership clash with Worcester at Vicarage Road on Sunday.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Tait back as Falcons host Tigers

    Tait back as Falcons host Tigers

    Newcastle wing Alex Tait returns to the Falcons' line-up for their Aviva Premiership clash with Leicester on Saturday (kick-off 3.05pm).

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Saints shake-up for Irish clash

    Saints shake-up for Irish clash

    Jim Mallinder has rejigged his Northampton side ahead of the Aviva Premiership clash with London Irish at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Quins' Lambert faces Gloucester

    Quins' Lambert faces Gloucester

    Harlequins have made two enforced changes to their starting XV for the Gloucester's Aviva Premiership visit to the Stoop on Saturday.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Baxter: Chiefs need reality check

    Baxter: Chiefs need reality check

    Exeter may be sitting at the top of the Aviva Premiership table but coach Rob Baxter is staying focused ahead of Saturday's trip to Bath.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Filipo back as Wasps host Sale

    Filipo back as Wasps host Sale

    Wasps have made four changes to their starting line-up for Saturday's Aviva Premiership clash with Sale Sharks at Adams Park.

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    Sarries unveil revised plans

    Sarries unveil revised plans

    Saracens have revealed their revised proposal for the refurbishment of Barnet Copthall Stadium.