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.

  • Monday, 21. May, 2012
    Cockerill denies Lancaster rift

    Cockerill denies Lancaster rift

    Relations between Leicester chief Richard Cockerill and England coach Stuart Lancaster remain healthy despite a dispute over Toby Flood.

  • Saturday, 19. May, 2012

    Plumtree on Gloucester wishlist

    Gloucester Managing Director Ken Nottage has admitted the English Premiership club have a shortlist of four candidates for their head coaching post.

  • Saturday, 19. May, 2012
    Four-man shortlist for Gloucester

    Four-man shortlist for Gloucester

    Gloucester managing director Ken Nottage has revealed the Aviva Premiership club are looking at four realistic options as their new head coach.

  • Friday, 18. May, 2012

    Falcons land a big fish from Scotland

    Newcastle Falcons revealed on Friday that they have signed Scotland scrumhalf Rory Lawson on a two-year deal as the recruitment drive continues in the North East.

  • Friday, 18. May, 2012
    Falcons swoop for Lawson

    Falcons swoop for Lawson

    Newcastle have signed Scotland scrum-half Rory Lawson on a two-year deal.

  • Thursday, 17. May, 2012

    Two years for Dirksen

    The Ospreys revealed that they have secured the services of young wing Hanno Dirksen for another two years, contracting him until the end of the 2013/14 season.

  • Thursday, 17. May, 2012

    Mallinder still a Saint

    Northampton Saints revealed that Director of Rugby Jim Mallinder has signed a new contract with the club, which will extend his tenure at Franklin's Gardens until at least 2015.

  • Thursday, 17. May, 2012
    Tigers boss bites in Flood row

    Tigers boss bites in Flood row

    England coach Stuart Lancaster has been sharply criticised by Leicester's Richard Cockerill in a club-versus-country row over Toby Flood.

  • Thursday, 17. May, 2012

    Barnes for Premiership Final

    Wayne Barnes has been appointed to referee England's Premiership Final at Twickenham on Saturday, 26 May 2012, when Harlequins play Leicester Tigers.

  • Thursday, 17. May, 2012
    Mallinder extends Saints deal

    Mallinder extends Saints deal

    Northampton rugby director Jim Mallinder has agreed a new contract to keep him at Franklin's Gardens until at least 2015.

  • Thursday, 17. May, 2012
    Shingler focused on club career

    Shingler focused on club career

    Steven Shingler has pledged his future to London Irish and given no indication he will challenge the IRB's decision that he is tied to Wales.

  • Wednesday, 16. May, 2012
    IRB issue Shingler setback

    IRB issue Shingler setback

    Steven Shingler faces a future in the Test wilderness after the IRB ruled the London Irish back is tied to Wales and ineligible for Scotland.