Ron is a Harlequins and England fan, from the south coast of England. His passion for sport has led him into journalism.
The top two teams in the Gallagher PREM faced each other in the quarter-final of the European Champions Cup. Bath scored six tries to five Saints tries and Henry Pollock was sin binned late as Bath took the lead in the last five minutes for the only time in the game. Fast Start for Saints […]
Harlequins have announced today that they have signed England International George Furbank ahead of the 2026/27 season. Furbank, 29, has played all his senior rugby at Northampton Saints. He broke into the Saints senior team during the 2018/19 season, helping the Saints win the Premiership Rugby Cup, their first piece of silverware in five years. […]
Northampton Saints beat Castres Olympique 49-41 in a thrilling game of rugby to send the Saints through to the quarterfinals of the Investec Champions Cup. Two Yellows and Four Tries The first half was a feisty affair to say the least. Castres took the lead after seven minutes, when Jeremy Fernandez shot down the blind […]
The Gallagher PREM have announced the shortlist for the March Player of the Month. They are This season’s players of the month have been Billy Searle of Leicester Tigers (January), Ellis Genge of Bristol Bears (December) and Edoardo Torado of Northampton Saints in October. Alfie Barbeary Alfie Barbeary has been an ever present in the […]
Exeter Chiefs announced today that their director of rugby Rob Baxter has committed his future to the club by signing a new multi-year contract extension, ahead of their last 16 encounter with Munster in the EPCR Challenge Cup at Sandy Park this weekend. Baxter “Excited and Enthused” Talking about his extension, Baxter said “I’m delighted […]
Former Exeter Chiefs Fly-Half Gareth Steenson says there is a “great history between the teams” and is looking forward to his former side facing Munster in the EPCR Challenge Cup this weekend. Steenson will be part of the Premier Sports Punditry team this weekend. Munster Model a Huge Part Steenson believes that the Munster model […]
A new study, recently conducted by Prem Rugby has found that Saracens have put their faith in homegrown talent more than any other club in the 10-year period analysed by the study. Player Development Project Twelve percent of the 3,127 academy players (366) assessed as part of the Player Development Project, through centrally held registrations […]
Bath secured the bonus point win to move within one point of leaders Northampton Saints, after they won 31-26 against Sale at CorpAcq Stadium on Sunday. Windy Conditions The wind played havoc with the box kicking game, as Bath struggled to get the ball away. However indiscipline from Sale, especially Nathan Jibulu, who was warned […]
Exeter Chiefs dominated Newcastle Red Bulls at Kingston Park on Friday night as they ran in six tries to two, five tries in the first half in Round 12 of the Gallagher PREM. Chiefs Dominant Exeter took control early on in the game, with Paul Brown Bampoe going over after a series of long passes […]
The Gallagher PREM are turning up the intensity as the season hits a crucial stage, with the addition of away supporters zones for the East Midlands Derby clash in Round 15 on Saturday 9th May with a 3:05pm kick-off. Pivotal clash in the Play-Off race This grudge match between Leicester Tigers, who currently sit 3rd […]
Connacht’s all-time record points scorer, Jack Carty has announced that he will be retiring at the end of the season, in an emotional message. “An excellent rugby player and just as good a person” Head Coach Stuart Lancaster said “I’ve been fortunate enough to work with Jack for the last season of his career, and […]
Harlequins have announced three significant appointments to their rugby programme. Former All Blacks’ Assistant Coach Robbie Deans is the new Performance Director, Interim Senior Coach Jason Gilmore is the new Head Coach, and the former Exeter Chiefs Forwards and Head Coach Rob Hunter will take over as Forwards Coach. This comes just days after Quins […]
