Aviva Premiership

Leicester Tigers came up with a better second-half performance to beat Harlequins 33-18 at Welford Road on Saturday and keep up their playoff hopes alive in the Aviva Premiership.

A livid Todd Blackadder summarised his team's laid-back performance against Newcastle as “pathetic” with 29-12 loss at Kingston Park on Friday.

Liam Williams remained the only try-scorer as Saracens managed to beat Sale Sharks 3-13 in their Aviva Premiership encounter at AJ Bell Stadium on Friday to reach the pole position in the table.

England international David Paice is all set to break London Irish's record for most appearances for the club on Saturday when he takes the field during the Aviva Premiership clash against Northampton Saints at Franklin's Gardens.

Northampton Saints have confirmed that Australia international Taqele Naiyaravoro will join the Aviva Premiership club ahead of the next season.

Wasps ran a six-try riot despite a red-card to Kyle Eastmond as they completed a 22-44 win over Harlequins in their Aviva Premiership encounter at Twickenham Stoop on Sunday.

Josh Strauss scored the only try in the game as Sale Sharks managed to hold off London Irish with a 9-13 triumph over their Aviva Premiership face-off at Madejski Stadium on Saturday.

Saracens have closened the gap with the table toppers Exeter Chiefs following a 25-3 victory over Newcastle Falcons in their Aviva Premiership encounter at Allianz Park on Saturday.

Henry Trinder scored a double as Gloucester Rugby maintained their unbeaten record at home with a 24-17 win over Leicester Tigers in their Aviva Premiership encounter at Kingsholm on Saturday.

Worcester Warriors registered their maiden win at Sandy Park as edged out the defending champions Exeter Chiefs with a hard-fought 5-6 victory in their Aviva Premiership face-off on Saturday.

Harlequins have confirmed that wing Henry Cheeseman has extended his stay with the Aviva Premiership club

Worcester Warriors have confirmed scrum-half Luke Baldwin has penned a new three-year deal with the Aviva Premiership club.

Shark swims south, Springbok safe-haven, Ngatai's French side and Cokanasiga in demand

England international James Haskell has confirmed that he will not renew his contract with the Aviva Premiership club Wasps at the end of the ongoing season.

Harlequins have confirmed that Scotland international Tim Visser has penned a two-year deal with the Aviva Premiership club.

Northampton Saints have confirmed Hurricanes coach Chris Boyd as the new director of rugby of the Aviva Premiership club.

Leicester Tigers have confirmed that England international Ben Youngs has penned a new two-year deal with the Aviva Premiership club.

Haskell hit by offers, Rensburg to return, Reunited with Saracens and Nonu on the out

Saracens have confirmed that winger Alex Lewington will make a move to the Allianz Park ahead of the 2018/19 season.

New Zealand fly-half Lima Sopoaga is set to make a switch to the Aviva Premiership club Wasps ahead of the next season.