Aviva Premiership

Wasps rugby director Dai Young insisted that Danny Cipriani will be completely focussed on winning the game for the Aviva Premiership side when they lock horns with Leinster in the European Champions Cup play-off game on Saturday.

Rugby Football Union disciplinary panel has handed a two-week suspension to Worcester Warriors wing Bryce Heem following his red card sanction during the recently concluded Aviva Premiership game against Wasps at Ricoh Arena.

Gloucester Rugby have turned down reports claiming that former England Saxons player Carl Fearns will not join the Cherry and Whites this summer.

Worcester Warriors wing Bryce Heem has been summoned by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) disciplinary panel following his red-card incident in the recently concluded Aviva Premiership game against Wasps at Ricoh Arena on Sunday.

Wasps rugby director Dai Young said the club's performance against Worcester Warriors in the recent Aviva Premiership clash left a lot to be desired despite them winning it by 40-33.

Saracens rugby director Mark McCall has backed his wingers Chris Ashton and Sean Maitland to be part of the British and Irish Lions squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand in June.

Saracens came with a scintillating performance in the second half as they thrashed Bath by 53-10 in their Aviva Premiership encounter at Allianz Park on Sunday.

Christian Wade scored a double as Wasps resisted a late fightback from a 14-men Worcester Warriors to consolidate their position at the top of the Aviva Premiership table at Ricoh Arena on Sunday.

A double penalty kick from Owen Williams in the final five minutes proved decisive as Leicester Tigers managed to edge out Northampton Saints in their Aviva Premiership face-off on Saturday.

Exeter Chiefs have boosted their chances of securing a home play-off after their bonus point victory over Sale Sharks in their Aviva Premiership clash at Sandy Park on Saturday.

Gloucester scored three tries in the second half as they completed a 14-32 bonus point win against Gloucester in their Aviva Premiership encounter at Ashton Gate on Friday.

Scrum-half Michael Dowsett has signed a full-time contract with the Aviva Premiership club Worcester Warriors.

Newcastle Falcons have acquired the services of Lyon prop Sami Mavinga and Jersey Reds flanker Gary Graham for the 2017/18 season.

Sale Sharks have announced that Mark Jennings has signed a new deal with the Aviva Premiership club.

Marc Jones and Will Cliff are set to rejoin Sale Sharks following their respective stints with Bristol.

Worcester Warriors have announced that USA hooker Joseph Taufete'e has signed a permanent contract with the Aviva Premiership club.

Aviva Premiership side Leicester Tigers have named Matt O'Connor as their new head coach.

Bristol have acquired the signing of Australia international Luke Morahan ahead of the next season.

Northampton Saints have confirmed the signing of Piers Francis ahead of the next season.

World Rugby on Thursday revealed the global calendar for the period post 2019 World Cup, which has seen increased fixtures between tier one and tier two teams.