Neil Fissler

London

Sports Journalist at The Rugby Paper

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Articles

Conor Murray: French giants weigh up shock move for Ireland star

6 days ago | rugbypass.com | Neil Fissler

mens united-rugby-championship Copied to clipboard 0 Racing 92 are considering a shock move for veteran former Ireland and Lions scrum-half Conor Murray, who will celebrate his 36th birthday on Sunday. Murray, who called time on his 125-cap Ireland career after the Six Nations win over Italy, has announced that he will leave Munster when his contract runs out at the end of the season.
In-demand Wallaby Tom Wright centre of 3-way tug-of-war

6 days ago | rugbypass.com | Neil Fissler

Wallabies full-back Tom Wright is at the centre of a three-way tug-of-war between Rugby Australia, Top 14 big spenders, Montpellier, and an unnamed Japanese club. Wright, 27, who can play full-back, wing and inside centre, has scored ten tries in 37 appearances for his country, including a hat-trick against Wales in November, and he is tipped to start against the Lions this summer.
Rumour mill in overdrive as ex-All Black linked with Leicester

1 week ago | rugbypass.com | Neil Fissler

Leicester Tigers are reported to have a shortlist of two – former All Blacks star, Leon MacDonald and Graham Rowntree – to replace Michael Cheika when his contract with the club runs out at the end of the season. The respected Australian outlet The Roar is reporting that MacDonald, 47, who is a consultant at the Super Rugby franchise, the Western Force, is Rowntree’s main competition for the club.
'It's pretty much a done deal' - club stalwart set to commit to Exeter

1 week ago | rugbypass.com | Neil Fissler

Exeter Chiefs skipper Jack Yeandle will be staying for a 14th season at Sandy Park after Rob Baxter said the club stalwart has agreed to a new contract. Yeandle, 35, looks set to finish his career with the Chiefs after being sounded out by Bristol Bears, and Baxter hopes that Stu Townsend and Olly Woodburn, who won’t play again this season with a knee injury, will re-sign.
Dan Lancaster could switch Test allegiance as URC club eye Racing 92 star

1 week ago | rugbypass.com | Neil Fissler

Glasgow Warriors have emerged as shock contenders to bring Racing 92 fly-half Dan Lancaster back from the French capital when his contract runs out at the end of the season. Lancaster, 23, has been in superb form for Racing since they sacked his dad, former England and Racing 92 Stuart, at the start of February, just 18 months into a four-year contract.
Newcastle DoR Steve Diamond cops ban over 'wholly unacceptable' comments

1 week ago | rugbypass.com | Neil Fissler

Newcastle Falcons’ Director of Rugby Steve Diamond has been handed a six-match ban by the RFU following his side’s controversial defeat to bottom-of-the-table rivals Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park in March. Diamond admitted directing verbal abuse at match officials following the Falcons’ 17–15 loss, when he felt Greg Fisilau’s try should have been disallowed due to an illegal clear-out by Tamati Tua several phases earlier.
Paul Gustard's club future back on table after Prem buyout fails

2 weeks ago | rugbypass.com | Neil Fissler

Stade Francais have opened talks with Paul Gustard about extending his deal, which expires at the end of next season, after his former club Leicester Tigers failed to agree a transfer fee to buy out the last year of his contract. Gustard, 49, was part of the Tigers side that defeated Stade to win the Heineken Cup in 2001 and was Leicester’s first choice to replace Michael Cheika, whose one-year contract expires at Welford Road this summer.
'I can’t wait to be part of it': Exeter tie up Charlie Chapman signing

2 weeks ago | rugbypass.com | Neil Fissler

Exeter Chiefs have confirmed that Gloucester scrum-half Charlie Chapman will be moving to Sandy Park when his contract runs out at the end of the season. Gloucester-born former Scotland U20 cap Chapman has played for the Cherry and Whites since he was 14, signing his first professional contract three years later and being named the club’s Young Player of the Year in 2022.
Tier 2 newcomers front queue for ex-Bristol boss Dave Ward

2 weeks ago | rugbypass.com | Neil Fissler

Worcester Warriors have emerged as the favourites to land Dave Ward, who has announced he is standing down as head coach of Premiership Women’s Rugby outfit Bristol Bears. The former England Saxons hooker has led the side to four successive PWR semi-finals and one final during his time in charge after moving to the club with his wife, Abbie Ward, four years ago.
Bath's double pursuit hit by Sam Underhill ban

2 weeks ago | rugbypass.com | Neil Fissler

Bath’s bid for European and Premiership honours has taken a blow after England flanker Sam Underhill picked up a three-week ban for his red card in the Challenge Cup win in Pau last weekend, the first in his career. Scottish referee Hollie Davidson sent Underhill off for a dangerous 55th-minute tackle on Pau outside-centre Olivier Klemenczak in Bath’s 49-24 win at the Stade du Hameau. Underhill accepted that he had committed an act of foul play but did not accept it warranted a red card.