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.

  • Thursday, 25. April, 2013
    Smit: Sarries can win double

    Smit: Sarries can win double

    John Smit believes Saracens are fully equipped to maintain their quest for a domestic and European double this season.

  • Thursday, 25. April, 2013
    Jones in running for top award

    Jones in running for top award

    London Welsh boss Lyn Jones is among four candidates for Premiership rugby director of the season.

  • Thursday, 25. April, 2013
    Bath swoop for Irish duo

    Bath swoop for Irish duo

    Bath have announced the signings of England Under-20 internationals Anthony Watson and David Sisi from London Irish.

  • Thursday, 25. April, 2013
    Cipriani in bus collision

    Cipriani in bus collision

    Sale's Danny Cipriani is recovering in hospital after being hit by a double-decker bus on a night out in Leeds.

  • Wednesday, 24. April, 2013
    Jackson leaves Welsh for Wasps

    Jackson leaves Welsh for Wasps

    Wasps have announced the signing of back-row forward Ed Jackson from London Welsh.

  • Wednesday, 24. April, 2013
    Clark set for French leave

    Clark set for French leave

    Exeter hooker Neil Clark is to join French club Oyonnax after agreeing a two-year contract with the Top 14 newcomers.

  • Wednesday, 24. April, 2013
    Wade nominated for top award

    Wade nominated for top award

    Prolific Wasps try-scorer Christian Wade has been nominated for this season's Aviva Premiership player of the season award.

  • Tuesday, 23. April, 2013
    McCall sings Farrell's praises

    McCall sings Farrell's praises

    Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall believes Owen Farrell and Jonny Wilkinson share the same nerveless temperament.

  • Tuesday, 23. April, 2013
    Wigan sign Wales forward Powell

    Wigan sign Wales forward Powell

    Wigan have confirmed the signing of Wales and British Lions forward Andy Powell.

  • Tuesday, 23. April, 2013
    French connection for Clark

    French connection for Clark

    Exeter hooker Neil Clark has been announced as one of 11 new signings at Top 14 new boys Oyonnax.

  • Monday, 22. April, 2013
    Farrell in awe of Wilkinson

    Farrell in awe of Wilkinson

    Owen Farrell regards Jonny Wilkinson as an "unbelievable" player as the England fly-halves past and present prepare to meet for the first time.

  • Monday, 22. April, 2013
    Wigan to announce Powell signing

    Wigan to announce Powell signing

    Wigan are poised to announce the capture of Wales rugby union international Andy Powell.

  • Monday, 22. April, 2013
    Baxter delighted with endeavour

    Baxter delighted with endeavour

    Exeter coach Rob Baxter praised his side's "enthusiasm and endeavour" after the Chiefs closed in on the Heineken Cup after winning at Wasps.

  • Sunday, 21. April, 2013
    Exciting Exeter beat Wasps

    Exciting Exeter beat Wasps

    Enterprising Exeter claimed pole position in the race for the sixth and final Heineken Cup spot for next season after a 37-24 victory at Wasps.

  • Sunday, 21. April, 2013
    Mallinder calls for Saints calm

    Mallinder calls for Saints calm

    Jim Mallinder says Northampton won't get carried away after sealing their spot in the Premiership play-offs with a seven try thrashing of Sale.