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, 10. May, 2013
    O'Shea: Harlequins are peaking

    O'Shea: Harlequins are peaking

    Harlequins coach Conor O'Shea believes his team are peaking at the right time ahead of Saturday's trip to Leicester.

  • Friday, 10. May, 2013
    Easter to cover for Robshaw

    Easter to cover for Robshaw

    Nick Easter will lead Harlequins into the Premiership play-offs after captain Chris Robshaw was ruled out of the Leicester game.

  • Friday, 10. May, 2013
    Howarth agrees Wasps departure

    Howarth agrees Wasps departure

    Wasps have confirmed the departure of former Wales full-back Shane Howarth from their coaching team.

  • Friday, 10. May, 2013
    Hartley: We can stop Saracens

    Hartley: We can stop Saracens

    Dylan Hartley is hoping it will be fourth time lucky for Northampton in Sunday's Aviva Premier semi-final at Saracens.

  • Friday, 10. May, 2013
    Sanderson: No love lost

    Sanderson: No love lost

    Forwards coach Alex Sanderson admits there is no love lost between Saracens and Sunday's opponents Northampton.

  • Friday, 10. May, 2013
    Wasps sign Jersey back-row

    Wasps sign Jersey back-row

    Wasps have signed Jersey back-row Guy Thompson after being impressed with his outstanding displays in the Championship.

  • Friday, 10. May, 2013

    Leicester v Quins: Teams

    Leicester have named Mathew Tait and Dan Cole in their XV for the Aviva Premiership semi-final against Harlequins.

  • Thursday, 9. May, 2013
    Aviva award for Tom Youngs

    Aviva award for Tom Youngs

    Leicester Tigers hooker Tom Youngs has been named Aviva Premiership Player of the Season for the 2012-13 campaign.

  • Thursday, 9. May, 2013
    Lancaster: New Billy Whizz

    Lancaster: New Billy Whizz

    Stuart Lancaster is excited about unleashing "the new Jason Robinson" on to the international stage.

  • Thursday, 9. May, 2013
    Forshaw links up with Sharks

    Forshaw links up with Sharks

    Sale Sharks have announced that Mike Forshaw has joined the club as defence coach.

  • Thursday, 9. May, 2013
    Johnson pens Wasps extension

    Johnson pens Wasps extension

    Back-row Ashley Johnson has boosted Wasps by inking a new contract with the Aviva Premiership club.

  • Tuesday, 7. May, 2013
    Murphy to take up coaching role

    Murphy to take up coaching role

    Leicester rugby director Richard Cockerill has confirmed that Geordan Murphy will join the Tigers' coaching staff next season.

  • Tuesday, 7. May, 2013
    Ryan ready for Worcester task

    Ryan ready for Worcester task

    Dean Ryan has admitted he could not resist the challenge that awaits him as Worcester's new director of rugby.

  • Tuesday, 7. May, 2013
    Murphy set for retirement

    Murphy set for retirement

    Leicester full-back Geordan Murphy has confirmed he will retire at the end of this season.

  • Monday, 6. May, 2013
    Diamond looking to next season

    Diamond looking to next season

    Sale Sharks boss Steve Diamond believes there is much room for improvement at the club despite a surprisingly good finish to the season.