Sale want to avoid 'nightmare' last day

Thu, 11 Mar 2010

Sale Sharks boss Kingsley Jones is desperate to avoid the "nightmare" of travelling to Harlequins on the final day of the season still involved in a relegation battle to stay in the Guinness Premiership.

More big-names on their way to Bath?

Thu, 11 Mar 2010

Bath head coach Steve Meehan has revealed that there may be several more big-name signings on their way to the Recreation Ground, following the capture of England international Lewis Moody.

Flutey flying back to Wasps?

Wed, 10 Mar 2010

According to the French website Rugbyrama, Riki Flutey, the itinerant Brive centre, will leave Brive for London Wasps next season - seemingly ending speculation that he will replace Jean de Villiers at Munster.

Delve weighs up Rebel future

Wed, 10 Mar 2010

Wales back-row forward Gareth Delve is contemplating the chance of joining England exile Danny Cipriani at new Australian Super 15 side Melbourne Rebels next season.

Vickers and Tait commit to Falcons

Tue, 09 Mar 2010

Newcastle Falcons have secured another two key signatures, with the news that England Saxons hooker Rob Vickers and fullback Alex Tait have agreed new deals to stay at Kingston Park

Cueto haunted by Sale 'nightmare'

Tue, 09 Mar 2010

England wing Mark Cueto is struggling to keep his mind focused on the Six Nations tournament, admitting that concerns for the 'nightmare' happening at club side Sale are consuming his thoughts.

Two Falcons get new wings

Tue, 09 Mar 2010

Newcastle Falcons prop Micky Ward and scrumhalf Chris Pilgrim have both pledged their futures to the club, signing new contracts to stay on at Kingston Park.

Meehan: Bath on target for play-offs

Mon, 08 Mar 2010

Steve Meehan believes his Bath side are on target for the Guinness Premiership play-offs following Sunday's 17-13 win over Newcastle Falcons.

Rebels accept ARU 'double standards'

Mon, 08 Mar 2010

England flank Michael Lipman, who at the end of February completed a nine-month suspension for failing to submit to a drugs test, has been refused clearance by the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) to play for the Melbourne Rebels next year.

Bottom of the log Sale are 'panicking'

Mon, 08 Mar 2010

Sale Sharks Director of Rugby, Kingsley Jones, admitted to be hurting inside after a 15-7 loss against Northampton Saints at Edgeley Park on Sunday.  All your Guinness Premiership NEWS | RESULTS and LATEST STANDINGS

Wasps not targeting top four just yet

Mon, 08 Mar 2010

Wasps director of rugby Tony Hanks refused to target a top four finish in the Guinness Premiership despite a 24-19 win over Gloucester on Sunday.

Clock error chaos 'sinks' Falcons

Sun, 07 Mar 2010

Newcastle Director of Rugby Steve Bates refused to criticise the officials after his side's 13-17 Guinness Premiership defeat against Bath on Sunday ended in chaos due to a time-keeping error.

Flood fears allayed

Sun, 07 Mar 2010

Leicester head coach Richard Cockerill insisted Toby Flood will be fit for England's Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland on Saturday. rugby365.com reports.
The Guinness Premiership AT A GLANCE and the LATEST STANDINGS

Wasps hold on for top four spot

Sun, 07 Mar 2010

Despite a valiant comeback, when they clawed back a 13 point deficit to level matters, Gloucester couldn't quite complete the job and allowed London Wasps to escape with a 24-19 victory at Adams Park on Sunday.

Bath blitz the Falcons

Sun, 07 Mar 2010

Newcastle Falcons will regard it as scant consolation that they earned a losing bonus point in their 13-17 defeat at the hands of Bath, a result that kept alive Bath's Guinness Premiership play-off prospects.

Wonderful win for Leeds

Sun, 07 Mar 2010

What a wonderful win for Leeds Carnegie. Locked with Sale at the bottom of the Guinness Premiership, they came from behind to beat the mighty Saracens 19-12 and lift themselves clear of the bottom.  All your other GP match reports!

Desperate times for Sale

Sun, 07 Mar 2010

At Edgeley Road on a sunny Sunday afternoon Northampton Saints beat Sale Sharks 15-7.

Clegg the perfect stand-in

Sun, 07 Mar 2010

Rory Clegg proved the perfect stand-in, hammering home a long-range penalty to hoist Harlequins clear of the Guinness Premiership's danger zone with a 14-11 defeat of Worcester.

Chuter's score a bonus for Tigers

Sat, 06 Mar 2010

George Chuter's first try in 95 appearances for Leicester helped the Tigers to a 35-19 win over London Irish in their Guinness Premiership encounter at Welford Road on Saturday.
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Clegg boots Quins to victory

Sat, 06 Mar 2010

It wasn't one of Harlequins most memorable performances, but they pulled out an all-important 14-11 Guinness Premiership win and one which eases the pressure slightly on Quins and increases Worcester's relegation concerns.