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The Gallagher Premiership teams are still completing business deals as usual, despite a lack of live action, so here is the complete list of transfers in the Premiership. This list will continue to be updated as Gallagher Premiership transfers get officially completed. Last update: August 11, 11.02AM. Bath IN: Gabriel Hamer-Webb (academy), Juan Schoeman (Sharks), Ben […] READ MORE
The Gallagher Premiership is back and will kick off at The Stoop on August 14 when Harlequins take on Sale Sharks in their round 14 match-up. Robert Rees has all the latest from the fixtures announcement. Round 14 fixtures August 14, Harlequins vs Sale Sharks August 15, Exeter Chiefs vs Leicester Tigers August 15, Bath […] READ MORE
Chris Robshaw, who will leave Harlequins for San Diego Legion ahead of next year’s Major League Rugby season, has spoken to the media on why he’s making the move, and what it means for him. Robert Rees brings you the latest from The Stoop. A home return not ruled out… “It’s been in my mind […] READ MORE
The Northern Hemisphere has a few cities that have both rugby union and league. These cities have one rugby code in the first-tier and a second-tier in another code. Furthermore, all three of these cities could very easily have a tier-one team in both codes of rugby. Two of them had first-tier teams in both […] READ MORE
Despite the cancellation and postponements of the rugby union season there is still plenty of activity behind the scenes and Last Word brings you all the latest contract news from the past week. Sam Parry The versatile hooker has announced an extra year extension to his tenure at the Ospreys, which will take him to […] READ MORE
Despite suggestions from many in the Twitter-verse that the only way Jamie Roberts could feature on the Lions tour to New Zealand this year is through a role as a team medic, it seems increasingly likely that he is to be named as one of the centres selected in the squad to be announced on […] READ MORE
Every four years, Irish, English, Welsh and Scottish fans get to see what their favourite teams combined, can achieve against the best sides in the world. The Southern Hemisphere giants of New Zealand, Australia or South Africa. That is where men like Kyle Sinckler can demonstrate their qualities. Notably in recent years the gap between […] READ MORE
Worcester Warriors have dedicated their home clash against Harlequins to currently injured player Michael Fatialofa, who suffered a serious neck injury earlier this season. Warriors fund Fatialofa recovery Since incurring a serious neck injury against Saracens on 4th January, Warriors lock Michael Fatialofa has been in intensive care, fully funded by the Warriors co-owners Colin […] READ MORE
Bath Rugby winger Ruaridh McConnochie ‘just wants to perform’ and is not worried about England after a sensational brace in Bath’s 19-12 victory over Harlequins. The World Cup try-scorer was the star at the Rec yesterday scoring both tries for the home side. The first a mazy finish followed by a surging run down the […] READ MORE
A recent study, ignited by Harlequins and Australia’s Monash University, looking at the reasoning behind homophobic language has been examined in what is believed to be a first of its kind in the UK. The findings will be used to develop effective, evidence-based programmes to stop the use of slurs and derogatory jokes about gay […] 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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