Aviva Premiership

Leicester Tigers rugby director Richard Cockerill confirmed that England centre Manu Tuilagi is poised for a return to action in next "couple of weeks".

Fly-half Freddie Burns contributed with 20 points as Leicester Tigers outclassed Harlequins with a 25-6 victory in their Aviva Premiership game at Welford Road on Sunday.

Saracens returned to the top of the table after defeating Sale Sharks by 13 - 28 in their Aviva Premiership encounter at AJ Bell Stadium on Sunday.

Gloucester secured their first victory at home this season after defeating Wasps by 36-18 in their Aviva Premiership clash at Kingsholm on Saturday.

A four-try performance from Exeter Chiefs helped them to a bonus point win over Newcastle Falcons in their Aviva Premiership game at Kingston Park on Friday.

Bath went on to claim the top position in the table after they defeated Bristol by 16-9 in their Aviva Premiership encounter at Recreation Ground on Friday.

Worcester Warriors' unbeaten streak at home this season finally came to an end as Stephen Myler helped Northampton Saints come from behind and register a thrilling one-point victory at Sixways on Friday.

Gloucester Rugby have completed the signing of former England Under-20 Carl Fearns for the 2017/18 season.

Saracens’ prop Mako Vunipola was hailed 'an unbelievable player’ as he was named Aviva Premiership Rugby Player of the Month for October.

Harlequins have announced the signing of Namibia skipper Renaldo Bothma on a three-year contract.

Harlequins forward Mat Luamanu has been handed over a five-week ban by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) for dangerous tackling.

Bristol have confirmed the exit of their rugby director Andy Robinson from the Aviva Premiership club.

Bristol Rugby have confirmed the suspension of their rugby director Andy Robinson following the dismal performance of the English Premiership club this season.

Rugby can be a funny old game.

English Premiership club Bristol have shown interest in signing of South Africa international Eben Etzebeth according to reports.

Fly-half Jimmy Gopperth continued his good run and contributed with 21 points as Wasps defeated Newcastle Falcons by 31-6 in their Aviva Premiership match at Ricoh Arena on Sunday.

England international Semesa Rokoduguni scored a try in the added time to snatch the game away from Exeter Chiefs and seal a 10-13 victory to Bath in the Aviva Premiership clash at Sandy Park on Sunday.

Bristol's losing streak continued as Sale Sharks outclassed them by 13-31 to claim a bonus-point victory in the Aviva Premiership encounter at Ashton Gate on Sunday.

Harlequins scored four tries in the second half to defeat Worcester Warriors by 36-14 and secure a bonus point victory in the Aviva Premiership encounter at Twickenham Stoop on Saturday.

Saracens have maintained their unbeaten streak at home since March after outplaying Leicester Tigers by 24-10 in their Aviva Premiership encounter at Allianz Park on Saturday.