Aviva Premiership

David Ribbans scored a double as Northampton Saints completed a 24-6 bonus victory over Bath Rugby in their Aviva Premiership encounter at Franklin's Gardens.

England international Billy Vunipola is set to make his first appearance this season after he was named in the starting line-up for Saracens in the Aviva Premiership game against Newcastle Falcons to be played in Philadelphia on Saturday.

Fiji international Vereniki Goneva has returned to the starting line-up of Newcastle Falcons for the Aviva Premiership clash against Saracens scheduled to be played in Philadelphia on Saturday.

Northampton Saints will be without their skipper Dylan Hartley for their home game against Bath at Franklin's Gardens on Friday.

Northampton Saints have confirmed that South Africa international Heinrich Brussow will join the Aviva Premiership club at the start of the next year.

Newcastle Falcons back-row Ally Hogg says he is excited about facing the European Champions Saracens in the upcoming Aviva Premiership clash in Philadelphia on Saturday.

Fly-half Craig Willis stated that Newcastle Falcons are looking forward to the challenge of playing in Philadelphia when they host double European champions Saracens in round three of the Aviva Premiership on Saturday..

Harlequins have confirmed that fly-half Demetri Catrakilis sustained a broken bone in his throat during the recently concluded Aviva Premiership clash against Gloucester at Twickenham Stoop last weekend.

Northampton Saints centre Luther Burrell revealed that the accusation of becoming 'soft' from rugby director Jim Mallinder provoked them to put a strong performance against Leicester Tigers.

Late tries in the final quarter helped Wasps earn a hard fought victory over Worcester Warriors in their Aviva Premiership clash at Sixways on Sunday.

As Northampton Saints registered their maiden win in the ongoing Aviva Premiership season after beating Leicester Tigers 24-11, we take a look on few of the key points and player ratings from the encounter.

Northampton Saints managed to bounce back from their defeat to Saracens with a 24-11 victory over Leicester Tigers in their Aviva Premiership encounter at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday.

Harlequins bounced back from their defeat against London Irish in the opening game with a 28-17 win over Gloucester in their Aviva Premiership clash at Twickenham Stoop on Saturday.

The defending champions Exeter Chiefs registered their maiden victory in the ongoing season of Aviva Premiership after beating London Irish 37-7 at Sandy Park on Saturday.

England international Semesa Rokoduguni contributed with two late tries as Bath managed to come from behind and beat Saracens 31-21 in their Aviva Premiership clash at Recreation Ground on Saturday.

Newcastle Falcons continued their winning ways after they edged out Sale Sharks 12-13 riding on a late penalty try in their Aviva Premiership encounter at AJ Bell Stadium on Friday.

Sale Sharks rugby director Steve Diamond emphasised the importance to win home games to secure a play-off spot in the ongoing Aviva Premiership season.

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Wales international Dan Biggar has signed a new contract with Aviva Premiership club Northampton Saints starting next season.

Bath have confirmed that head coach Tabai Matson will leave the club next week due to family reasons.