Bath Rugby

A busy Christmas schedule sees Bath travel to Franklins Gardens in search of some early festive cheer, whilst the top two square off at the Stoop with Quins heroes of the battle of Toulouse hosting champions Saracens.

Harlequins look to maintain their unbeaten record when they take the trip to the Recreation Ground to face Bath (Sat 2.15pm)

The 27-year-old is believed to have signed a two-and-half-year contract with the West Country outfit and is the first of Director of Rugby Ian McGeechan's post season signings.

"He has been such an important team man. He leads physically from the front and he's got a great attitude. When you think what he's done, what he's achieved it's fantastic."

Bath dominated Newcastle who relied on results elsewhere to maintain their Premiership status

Newcastle Falcons took a dramatic step towards ensuring another season in the Aviva Premiership by securing a losing bonus point against Bath

Down at Bath Rugby, The Rec is known as one of the most traditionalistic and atmospheric stadiums in Europe

Exeter Chiefs suffered their third defeat in a row as Bath came from behind to win a thrilling contest and keep alive their hopes of a top 6 finish

Saracens are currently the form team in the Premiership, taking 25 points from a possible 30 in their last six matches

Bath have Hape and David Wilson on the bench with Matt Banahan coming into the side after playing against Ireland last weekend

So now it's official Kyle Eastmond will switch codes to leave Rugby League and St Helens to join Rugby Union and Bath Rugby

Precision with the boot was ultimately the difference between Exeter and Bath in a close contest at Sandy Park

Northampton Saints slipped to their heaviest defeat of the season as Bath recorded their fourth straight win with a classy performance at the Rec

St Helens Rugby League player Kyle Eastmond could be on the verge of crossing codes and joining Bath Rugby