Greatest overseas signings for each Gallagher Premiership club
From Sebastian Chabal to Francois Louw, we have selected the best overseas signings in the history of each Premiership Rugby club since 1995.
Northampton Saints 2013/14 Premiership winning team: Where are they now?
Northampton Saints won their first Premiership title in 2014 by defeating Saracens after extra time at Twickenham. Alex Waller smashed over for a late try to win the game but here is what the starting XV are doing nowadays.
Remembering World Cup winning All Black Piri Weepu at London Welsh
The Flanker remembers World Cup-winning All Blacks halfback Piri Weepu’s spell at London Welsh, which saw the famous old club relegated from the Premiership without winning a single game.
For and Against: An NFL-style rugby draft
The hype of the NFL draft captures the attention of America’s sporting media every year - so could a similar concept be used to give rugby some more pazazz?
The top 13 points scorers in Premiership Rugby history
Good goalkickers in rugby are worth their weight in gold and can be the difference between winning and losing matches. Here are the top 13 points scorers in Premiership Rugby history.
Rugby World Cup 2023: The Flanker predicts the starting England XV
With the draw for Rugby World Cup 2023 in the books, England fans are already looking forward to their next chance to claim the title that eluded them in Japan in 2019. The Flanker has got out the crystal balls to see who will be running out in the tournament opener in three years' time.
Rugby’s Greatest Matches: Exeter Chiefs 34-37 Saracens
It was set for a historic day at Twickenham when Saracens arrived for the 2019 Gallagher Premiership final, chasing their second Double in four years. Up against them was familiar opposition in the Exeter Chiefs. What would transpire over the next 80 minutes defied all logic - and caused Alastair Eykyn to break Exeter hearts.
An ode to Martin Castrogiovanni and his memorable spell at Leicester Tigers
With his long shaggy hair, fearsome scrummaging ability and wearing his heart on his sleeve, legendary Italy international prop Martin Castrogiovanni remains a fans hero at Leicester Tigers. Look back on his time at Welford Road and how he lit up the Premiership with his rugby skill.
Gallagher Premiership: Five Talking Points from Round 20
With two rounds to go in the Gallagher Premiership Bath, Wasps, Bristol and Sale are all still fighting hammer and nail to join Exeter Chiefs in the playoffs while Northampton Saints remain in freefall and Saracens continue to fight to the bitter end.
Gallagher Premiership: Five Talking Points from Rounds 16 and 17
The Gallagher Premiership has seen four rounds already since the restart and the league is starting to take shape as Exeter Chiefs bulk their lead at the top while Bristol, Sale and Wasps get ready to scrap for second. At the other end, Northampton and Leicester show worrying signs and Saracens keep fighting despite assured relegation.
Gallagher Premiership: Five Talking Points from Round 15
The Premiership continued its return as the race for the playoff places hotted up, Semi Radarada announced himself to the Premiership and Sale find project restart tough.
Premiership Restart Preview: Rugby returns with the 2019/20 season set to be finished
The Premiership is back and after five months away, we have cast our eye over all the player transfers, fixture rejigging and where each team currently finds themselves in the 2019/20 season.
Gallagher Premiership restart fixtures and results: Your complete guide
As rugby makes its comeback after the coronavirus pandemic, here is your complete guide to the remaining fixtures in the 2019/20 Gallagher Premiership season.
Exeter Chiefs rebranding: A fan’s perspective
As Exeter Chiefs confirm they will not be changing the club’s branding despite protests from fans and the Native American community, The Flanker’s resident Exeter fan explains his position on the issue and the problems it could pose for the club.
Remembering the 04/05 Leeds Tykes and their Powergen Cup win
With Yorkshire Carnegie’s recent relegation from the RFU Championship, we look back to the 2004/05 season when Leeds Tykes, as they were then known, lifted the Powergen Cup at Twickenham and pulled off one of the greatest escapes in Premiership history.
North vs South: What if Premiership Rugby did State of Origin?
With New Zealand Rugby bringing back the North Island vs South Island game that went extinct back in 1996, we tried to pick our potential teams for the Gallagher Premiership version of a North vs South clash.
Samu Manoa: Former USA international was a wrecking ball with the hands of Michael Jordan
Former Northampton Saints, Toulon, Cardiff Blues and USA man mountain Samu Manoa is a cult hero in the East Midlands and was twice voted Saints Supporters' Player of the Season in his time at Franklins Gardens. Take a moment to appreciate the Blockmonstah in all his rampaging beauty.
Remembering the 05/06 Sale Sharks team who were Premiership Champions
It’s been 14 years since their maiden Premiership Title, but who remembers the 2005/06 Sale Sharks team that battered aside all who opposed them to become champions?
Rugby restart: When are all the major competitions returning?
Super Rugby, the Pro14 and the Gallagher Premiership are returning to our screens after the lockdown - but when is each competition coming back?
Saracens in the Championship: Can anyone really compete?
With Saracens preparing for life in the RFU Championship next season, can any team realistically put up a challenge against them or will they bounce straight back?