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Neil Fissler
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Neil Fissler is an experienced Fleet Street hack with the Daily Star Sunday and then the Sunday Express and has been breaking most of rugby's biggest transfer stories for over 20 years for Rugby Times, The Rugby Paper and now RugbyPass. A respected historian who has written over 20 books.
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England's cancelled rugby tour: Threats to players and accusations of
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Where to watch England XV vs France XV
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Fissler Confidential: French club's failed coup for England star
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Where are they now? Lomu's All Blacks team that destroyed England
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Record holder Rob du Preez linked with shock exit from Sale Sharks
Racing 92 have launched a shock move to replace Saracens-bound former England captain Owen Farrell with Sale Sharks playmaker Rob …
Neil Fissler
18 Jun 2025, 0:10
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Fissler Confidential: The unlikely rumour affecting URC and Prem finalists
Johan van Graan has been linked with a return to the Bulls, but there is very little chance of it happening, according to Fiss…
Neil Fissler
14 Jun 2025, 19:48
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Where are they now? Bath and Leicester's 1996 Pilkington Cup final teams
The 1996 Pilkington Cup Final between Bath and Leicester Tigers attracted a then world-record crowd of 75,000 at Twickenham, but i…
Neil Fissler
13 Jun 2025, 19:33
Owen Farrell will return to Saracens early as Racing 92 exit agreed
Saracens have reached an agreement with Racing 92 for club legend Owen Farrell to rip up the final year of his contract, allowing …
Neil Fissler
13 Jun 2025, 6:06
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Ex-Wales coach Forshaw set to join new-look coaching team in England
Leicester Tigers will appoint Mike Forshaw as their new defence coach this summer when his contract with the Welsh Rugby Union run…
Neil Fissler
11 Jun 2025, 20:11
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Owen Farrell transfer negotiations reach crucial stage
Racing 92 and Saracens are set for a last-ditch attempt to break the deadlock and agree on a transfer fee for former England and L…
Neil Fissler
11 Jun 2025, 1:17
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Red Bull's Newcastle deal imminent with Barrett providing inspiration
Energy drinks giant Red Bull could this week complete a deal that will give Newcastle Falcons, who finished bottom of the Gallaghe…
Neil Fissler
10 Jun 2025, 23:28
Pat Lam's 'not ideal' preparation for the 'biggest derby in rugby'
Pat Lam admits that he is looking forward to his Bristol Bears' side creating history by winning the biggest derby game in rugby a…
Neil Fissler
06 Jun 2025, 0:15
New nation hoping to join URC warned of the hurdles they face
Georgia outfit Black Lion has been warned that there is a high bar for clubs wanting to join the BKT United Rugby Championship but…
Neil Fissler
05 Jun 2025, 20:16
URC boss outlines how league will respond to possible axed Welsh club
BKT United Rugby Championship boss Martin Anayi has pledged to support the Welsh Rugby Union after it was announced that they will…
Neil Fissler
05 Jun 2025, 17:13
Free-to-air TV option being considered by URC bosses
BKT United Rugby Championship CEO Martin Anayi says that they are exploring making some games free-to-air, but that they won’t n…
Neil Fissler
04 Jun 2025, 23:19
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Leicester could be set for James O'Connor tug-of-war
Leicester Tigers could face more transfer market heartache with Racing 92 weighing up a move for former Wallaby playmaker James Oâ…
Neil Fissler
03 Jun 2025, 17:49
Where are they now? The Leicester 23 on Ben Youngs' club debut
Neil Fissler tracks down the players who played alongside Ben Youngs when he made his Leicester debut as a 17-year-old.
Neil Fissler
02 Jun 2025, 21:56
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Fissler Confidential: Paddy Jackson's future starts to become clearer
Former Ireland centre and Lions tourist Jared Payne, who is an assistant coach with URC rivals the Scarlets, has emerged as the ne…
Neil Fissler
31 May 2025, 17:30
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Owen Farrell transfer saga starts to turn ugly as Racing outline terms
Saracens need to be quick if they want to do a fairytale deal for club legend Owen Farrell to make a sensational return to North L…
Neil Fissler
30 May 2025, 0:18
Where are they now? Alex Goode's first match for Saracens
Alex Goode is bringing down the curtain on a stellar career, and, ironically, his first appearance on May 10 2008, was the last fo…
Neil Fissler
29 May 2025, 21:21
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Northampton look to beef up pack with 145kg former Junior Bok
Investec Champions Cup finalists Northampton Saints are closing in a deal to sign Stade Francais lock JJ van der Mescht as they lo…
Neil Fissler
29 May 2025, 18:48
Mixed fortunes for Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Dafydd Jenkins at Exeter
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been ruled out of Exeter Chiefs' final game of the season against Sale Sharks, but he is set to be fit fo…
Neil Fissler
29 May 2025, 17:59
'Journeyman' Tadgh McElroy battles the odds to earn new deal at Sale
Alex Sanderson has paid a gushing tribute to bargain basement signing Tadgh McElroy, who is set to stay with Sale Sharks next seas…
Neil Fissler
28 May 2025, 15:05
Alex Sanderson pinpoints where George Ford's Lions chances went south
Alex Sanderson admits it would be a travesty if George Ford, one of the best players of his generation, were to go through his ent…
Neil Fissler
27 May 2025, 23:39
