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Premiership Rugby has revealed the update of two segments of the salary cap along with a 70 point deduction to Saracens, with immediate effect. The new changes There are two basic changes; Teams can now be subjected to a mid-season audit if PRL believes they aren’t compliant with the cap. If they aren’t complying then […] READ MORE
2019 was a rollercoaster for Wasps scrum-half Dan Robson. In March of that year, Robson made his England debut vs Italy appearing off the bench and scoring in the Six Nations. A dream-like reality. However, in the week that followed Robson would be hit by a set back no one expected. After being named in […] READ MORE
Wasps Director of Rugby Dai Young hopes his side can build on their bonus point victory over Worcester Warriors. The Coventry-based side beat their Midlands rivals 30-26 as tries from Jimmy Gopperth, Jack Willis, Dan Robson and Zach Kibirige saw them secure a vital bonus point win. We'll just leave this one here to sign […] READ MORE
Gloucester Rugby scrum-half Joe Simpson says he was left ‘frustrated’ by his lack of opportunities with England throughout his career. Simpson, who is in his debut season at Gloucester, has only picked up one cap across his 14-year career. The 31-year-old scored 31 tries in his time at Wasps. The single cap came in the […] READ MORE
With Brexit due on January 31 for the UK there are far more permutations than just domestic ones. Rugby will suffer as a consequence if a no deal is passed through and faces challenges in the months following the result, whenever MP’s decide for that to take place! No deal Brexit changes everything Currently, citizens […] READ MORE
A statement today from Premiership Rugby has stated they will “begin preparations” to release the document which investigated the Saracens salary cap breaches. More news in coming days A statement from Premiership Rugby reads: “Premiership Rugby welcomes Saracens’ decision to withdraw its previous objection to the publication of Lord Dyson’s decision. These objections were stated […] READ MORE
Worcester Warriors flanker Ted Hill is keen to show ‘best version’ of himself to Eddie Jones after his England squad call-up. The 20-year-old has been capped by Jones once, in England’s autumn series against Japan before the World Cup. Unfortunately, Hill didn’t make the cut for the Australian’s squad for Japan but with a number […] READ MORE
Leicester Tigers have announced today that Steve Borthwick will become the clubs new head coach from next season. Borthwick joins the Tigers Borthwick, who has seen his involvement within the England coaching set up come to an end at the climax of the current season, will take over the reigns from Geordan Murphy, who will […] READ MORE
After Premiership Rugby’s decision last night to relegated them at the end of the 2019/20 season, Saracens have broken their silence this morning as the club released a statement stating that they ”accept” relegation and ”unreservedly apologise” for the mistakes they have made. Saracens relegation accepted by club The statement which was released on the […] READ MORE
With so much conjecture and speculation surrounding the recent salary cap news, Robert Rees answers all of your questions regarding Saracens and the salary cap. Saracens couldn’t meet the criteria to get below the cap by a date set by Premiership Rugby, but what were they supposed to do? It’s a hard scenario to get […] READ MORE
Rugby journalist, specializing on all things Welsh rugby, United Rugby Championship, and the Gallagher Premiership. A freelance journalist published in The Rugby Paper, Telegraph, RugbyPass et al.
Robert has a BA in Sports Journalism from the University of Gloucestershire.
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