Aviva Premiership

Worcester flanker Alafoti Faosiliva has been handed a one-week ban following his sending off against Gloucester.

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In the words of that 1996 Mark Morrison classic, Manu Tuilagi is back up in the game, letting all the people know, he’s back to run the show.

Worcester flanker Alafoti Faosiliva is set to appeal against the red card sanction handed over to him during the Aviva Premiership game against Gloucester at Sixways on Friday.

Back-row Leroy Houston has penned a new short-term deal with the Aviva Premiership club Bath.

It’s fair to say that Gloucester have not been one of the more compelling teams to watch in the Aviva Premiership over recent years.

Harlequins forward Mat Luamanu has been handed a three-week ban by Rugby Football Union (RFU) for performing a dangerous tackle during the Aviva Premiership encounter against Sale Sharks at AJ Bell Stadium last week.

Jason Woodward is all set to make his debut in the Aviva Premiership after signing a new contract with Bristol.

Newcastle Falcons have assigned a permanent contract to Dominic Waldouck after the former England Saxons lock impressed the Aviva Premiership club during the trial.

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter admitted that his team allowed pressure to build over them after a sluggish start in their Aviva Premiership encounter against Saracens at Sandy Park on Sunday.

Northampton ran four tries against Bristol at the Ashton Gate Stadium to secure a painless 10-32 win during the Aviva Premiership clash on Sunday.

Saracens led by a double try from Sean Maitland extended their winning streak after defeating Exeter Chiefs by 34-13 in their Aviva Premiership game at Sandy Park on Sunday.

Bath ran an eight-try riot to inflict a 58-5 thrashing on Newcastle Falcons in their Saturday's Aviva Premiership clash at Recreation Ground.

Jimmy Gopperth contributed with 19 points as Wasps secured their maiden victory at Welford Road since 2008 after defeating Leicester Tigers by 22-34 during their Aviva Premiership encounter on Saturday.

Exeter Chief head coach Rob Baxter was all praise for the Aviva Premiership champions Saracens ahead of their upcoming clash at Sandy Park on Sunday.

Fly-half Dan Mugford added 14 points as Sale Sharks secured their first victory of the Aviva Premiership season after defeating Harlequins 19-10 at AJ Bell Stadium on Friday.

Worcester Warriors saw out a late fightback from Gloucester as the Aviva Premiership encounter between the two teams at Sixways ended in a gripping 23-23 draw on Friday.

Wasps rugby director Dai Young has urged his team to come up with a spirited performance in the upcoming Aviva Premiership clash against Leicester Tigers on Saturday.

Premiership Rugby has confirmed that the salary cap will remain at £7m for three consecutive seasons from next year.

Gloucester back-row Matt Kvesic stated that the team is upbeat despite their shocking defeat to Leicester Tigers in the Aviva Premiership encounter at Kingsholm last Friday.