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LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 14: Max Ojomoh of Bath Rugby celebrates with team mate Finn Russell after scoring their second try during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final match between Bath Rugby and Leicester Tigers at Allianz Stadium on June 14, 2025 in Lon

Bath squeeze past Leicester to end 29-year title wait

Bath ended their 29-year English title drought when they survived a late surge by old rivals Leicester to triumph 23-21 in the Premiership final and complete a memorable trophy treble at Twickenham.

Rugby • 14 Jun

Sam Underhill's tackle on Davit Niniashvili has resulted in a four-match ban

Underhill handed four-match ban for dangerous tackle

England flanker Sam Underhill is set to miss Bath's bid for the Premiership title after receiving a four-week ban.

Rugby • 28 May

Northampton Saints have won the Premiership for the second time

Northampton pip Bath to take Premiership crown

Northampton were crowned Gallagher Premiership champions at Twickenham after a late try by Alex Mitchell secured a 25-21 victory that ended Bath's defiant response to Beno Obano's red card.

Rugby • 08 Jun 24

Munster and Northampton will be among those with World Club Cup aspirations

Inaugural Rugby World Club Cup on course for 2028

Rugby union's inaugural World Club Cup is on course to launch in 2028 as talks over the new competition reach an advanced stage.

Rugby • 08 Apr 24

Exeter apologise after Monye reports racism from fan

Exeter Chiefs issued an apology to former England international Ugo Monye after he accused a supporter of racist abuse at Sunday's match against Gloucester.

Rugby • 20 Nov 23

Former European champions Wasps fell into administration last year

Former giants Wasps seek to re-form in Kent

Former Premiership giants Wasps have announced their intention to explore the possibility of establishing a permanent home in Kent.

Rugby • 23 Oct 23

The Bristol Bears will play in next season's Champions Cup

Bristol to replace London Irish in Champions Cup

Bristol will replace London Irish in next season's Heineken Champions Cup, tournament organisers have announced.

Rugby • 09 Jun 23

London Irish's future remains in the balance

London Irish face suspension from Gallagher Premiership

London Irish are expected to be suspended from the Gallagher Premiership on Tuesday when the deadline to prove they have the finances needed to operate next season expires.

Rugby • 06 Jun 23

London Irish's future is in peril as HMRC file winding petition

London Irish face winding-up petition over unpaid tax

London Irish's problems took a turn for the worse on Friday when HM Revenue and Customs filed winding-up petitions over an unpaid tax bill.

Rugby • 02 Jun 23

London Irish have been told to clear their debts to staff today

London Irish future in the balance over pay issues

London Irish must pay all staff for May in full today or be withdrawn from the Gallagher Premiership.

Rugby • 31 May 23

Jackson Wray: 'Even in this final, everyone was with Sale'

Wray: 'No one wants us to win and we don't care'

Jackson Wray believes new Premiership champions Saracens deserve more respect for emerging from one of the bleakest episodes in the league's history as a title-winning force once more.

Rugby • 29 May 23

John Muldoon returns to the Sportsground

Muldoon to rejoin Connacht as forwards coach

Connacht have announced the appointment of former club captain John Muldoon to the coaching team on a two-year deal.

Rugby • 28 Mar 23

Dan McKellar has left Eddie Jones' coaching setup to take over at Welford Road

McKellar leaves Wallabies to take Leicester Tigers job

Leicester have appointed Dan McKellar as their new head coach, with the former Australia assistant set to begin work in July.

Rugby • 22 Feb 23

The committee concluded that poor oversight contributed to Wasps and Worcester collapsing

Premiership clubs told financial state 'unsustainable'

British MPs have warned that the financial situation of Gallagher Premiership clubs is "clearly unsustainable" in a damning report on issues facing the professional game in England.

Rugby • 17 Jan 23

Wasps are the second Premiership club to enter administration in three weeks

Wasps enter administration

Gallagher Premiership club Wasps have been placed into administration.

Rugby • 17 Oct 22

The future of Wasps is very much in doubt

RFU suspends Wasps from Premiership

English rugby's flagship domestic competition is in meltdown with Wasps following Worcester by being suspended from the Gallagher Premiership.

Rugby • 12 Oct 22

Wasps could yet find themselves in a similar position to rivals Worcester, who have had their season suspended

Wasps file second notice to appoint administrators

Wasps have bought more time in their bid to lift the financially stricken club out of crisis by filing a second notice of intention to appoint administrators.

Rugby • 04 Oct 22

Worcester are facing liquidation at the UK high court

Worcester facing liquidation on Wednesday

Worcester face liquidation at the High Court in London on Wednesday in a development that is expected to initiate an exodus of players from Sixways.

Rugby • 04 Oct 22

English rugby chiefs have written to the club, demanding proof of safety certificates to allow Warriors matches to continue

Worcester face suspension as RFU issue ultimatum

Worcester will be suspended from all competitions unless club chiefs provide the Rugby Football Union with safety certification to stage matches at Sixways Stadium by midday on Friday.

Rugby • 15 Sep 22

Mark McCall is to take a break away from his role at Saracens

Mark McCall to take Saracens break on health grounds

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall is to take a short break from his role on medical grounds.

Rugby • 28 Jan 22

Thomas Young has been released from hospital

Wasps thank Munster as Young is released from hospital

Wasps and Wales flanker Thomas Young has been discharged from hospital following an injury he suffered during his club's Heineken Champions Cup clash against Munster in Limerick.

Champions Cup • 24 Jan 22

Leicester Tigers say they are 'cooperating' with Premiership Rugby

Leicester cooperating with salary cap investigation

Leicester Tigers have confirmed that they are cooperating with a Premiership Rugby investigation into historic image rights payments.

Rugby • 28 Dec 21

Handre Pollard take over as Leicester's out-half next season

Handre Pollard confirms move to Leicester Tigers

Leicester Tigers have announced the signing of South Africa international Handre Pollard.

Rugby • 07 Dec 21

Ford has won 77 caps for England but was dropped for the Autumn Nations Series this month

George Ford to leave Leicester for rivals Sale

England out-half George Ford will join the Sale Sharks next season.

Rugby • 17 Nov 21

Tom Youngs has taken indefinite leave from his club Leicester Tigers to care for his wife Tiffany

Leicester's Tom Youngs takes leave to care for wife

Leicester have confirmed that former club captain Tom Youngs has taken indefinite leave from the club to care for his wife Tiffany, who is battling an illness.

Rugby • 18 Oct 21