Aviva Premiership

Sale Sharks rugby director Steve Diamond has been summoned to appear in front of a Rugby Football Union (RFU) disciplinary panel on Wednesday.

Denny Solomona scored a hat-trick of tries to lead Sale Sharks to a 34-28 win against Wasps at the Salford City Stadium during the Aviva Premiership rugby clash on Sunday.

Newcastle Falcons scripted a remarkable comeback to recover the nine-point first-half deficit by scoring five tries in the second-half to beat Northampton Saints 46-31 at Kingston Park during the Aviva Premiership rugby clash on Sunday.

Leicester Tigers ran impressive eight tries against Bristol Rugby at the Welford Road to complete a thumping 50-17 victory during the Aviva Premiership rugby clash on Saturday.

Rhys Priestland kicked 17 points for Bath to help them secure a 22-12 victory over Harlequins at the Recreation Ground on Saturday during the Aviva Premiership rugby clash.

James Short scored a hat-trick as Exeter Chiefs ran a total of seven tries against Worcester Warriors at the Sixways stadium on Saturday to score an impressive 32-48 win in the Aviva Premiership rugby clash.

Gloucester held their nerve in the final 10 minutes as they sealed a 31-23 win over the defending champions Saracens in their Aviva Premiership encounter at Kingsholm on Friday.

Rugby Football Union has handed a two-week suspension to Exeter Chiefs lock Jonathan Hill following his red-card incident during the recently concluded Aviva Premiership encounter against Wasps.

England international Mako Vunipola is set to return to action on Friday for his club Saracens during the Aviva Premiership encounter against Gloucester.

20-year-old Brett Connon spoke to Talking Rugby about moving his to hometown club, his experiences with the Falcons and representing Ireland.

Leicester have confirmed the signing of England fly-half George Ford from Aviva Premiership rivals Bath.

Rugby Rumours: Dickson to Sale, Beale's short-stay, Crotty to Bristol, Strauss out

Rugby Football Union has issued a written warning to former Sale Sharks player Tom Arscott on passing information to his brother Luke ahead of the Aviva Premiership clash against Bristol on New Year's day.

Wasps have consolidated their position at the top of the table following a 35-35 draw against Exeter, who played most of the second half with just 14-men in their Aviva Premiership encounter at Sandy Park on Sunday.

A dominant first half position from Leicester Tigers saw them complete a 34-9 bonus point victory over Gloucester Rugby in their Aviva Premiership clash at Welford Road on Saturday.

Ryan Mills kicked eight penalties to help Worcester Warriors stun defending champions Saracens with a 24-18 win in their Aviva Premiership clash at Sixways on Saturday.

A hat-trick of tries from winger Vereniki Goneva proved fruitless as Sale Sharks edged out Newcastle Falcons with a thrilling 26-24 win in their Aviva Premiership clash at AJ Bell Stadium on Friday.

A dominant second half performance from Harlequins saw them trounce Bristol with a 8-42 triumph in their Aviva Premiership clash at Ashton Gate on Friday.

Fly-half Rhys Priestland kicked a last minute penalty as Bath Rugby sealed a thrilling 32-30 victory over Northampton Saints in their Aviva Premiership encounter at Recreation Ground on Friday.

Saracens have recruited Samoa lock Fa'atiga Lemalu from Japanese Super Rugby side the Sunwolves on a short-term deal.