Aviva Premiership

Short was judged by a panel of experts as the man who made the biggest impact in the League and his role has been praised by England Rugby World Cup winner Will Greenwood.

Wasps centre Kurtley Beale will end his association with the Aviva Premiership club at the end of the season in order to resume his career with Australia.

Gloucester rugby director David Humphreys has confirmed that the club will announce Laurie Fisher's replacement as head coach at the end of the month.

Gloucester head coach Laurie Fisher has confirmed that he will step down from his role with immediate effect.

Rugby Football Union announced that Gloucester prop John Afoa is set to appear before a disciplinary panel on Tuesday.

Ireland international Ian Madigan will continue to ply his trade outside the country as he pens a three-year deal with English Premiership club Bristol.

Fly-half Alex Lozowski contributed with 20 points as Saracens overcame a late surge from Newcastle Falcons to win the Aviva Premiership encounter by 27-35 at Kingston Park on Sunday.

A six-try performance from Worcester Warriors saw them overcome Bristol resistance as they completed a 41-24 bonus point victory in their Aviva Premiership clash at Sixways on Sunday.

Harlequins made a stunning comeback scoring 15 points in the final 10 minutes to come from behind and seal a 27-30 victory in the Aviva Premiership encounter at Kingsholm Stadium on Saturday.

Kurtley Beale scored a double while Jimmy Gopperth contributed with nine points as Wasps completed a 3-24 victory over Bath in their Aviva Premiership clash at Recreation Ground on Saturday.

Northampton Saints remain in contention for play-off berth following their 12-32 bonus point victory over Sale Sharks at AJ Bell Stadium in their Aviva Premiership clash on Friday.

A dominant first half performance from Exeter Chiefs saw them secure a 15-34 bonus point victory over Leicester Tigers in their Aviva Premiership encounter at Welford Road on Friday.

Wasps will miss the services of England international Kyle Eastmond for the remainder of the season due to Achilles tendon injury.

Exeter Chiefs have announced that Julian Salvi, Kai Horstmann and Ollie Atkins have penned new contracts with the Aviva Premiership club.

Rugby Football Union has cleared Worcester Warriors flanker Phil Dowson of the charges of striking Northampton Saints wing Ken Pisi in the recent Avvia Premiership encounter between the two teams.

Worcester Warriors have announced that flanker Matt Cox has penned a new deal with the Aviva Premiership club.

Todd Blackadder’s arrival at Bath has seen a notable shift in form that is a stark contrast to the season the club endured under Mike Ford last term, and his selection policy has proved one to be admired.

Wasps wing Tom Howe is set to join Worcester Warriors for the 2017/18 season.

Bath have acquired the services of Bristol hooker Chris Brooker on loan for the remainder of the ongoing season.

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