Northampton Saints delivered a composed and clinical performance to defeat Newcastle Red Bulls 36–19 at Kingston Park in a Premiership clash that saw both drama and quality on display.
Gloucester and Bristol Bears produced a thrilling encounter at Kingsholm, with the visitors eventually coming out on top 49–34 in a high-scoring Prem clash.
Bath Rugby have confirmed that Springbok prop Thomas du Toit will leave the club at the end of the season to return to South Africa and rejoin the Sharks in Durban.
England fly-half George Ford has rejected a lucrative offer from the breakaway R360 competition to prioritise his international ambitions with England.
Exeter Chiefs have confirmed the arrival of Wallabies internationals Len Ikitau and Tom Hooper at Sandy Park, providing a significant mid-season boost to their squad.
South Africa hooker Joseph Dweba has spoken candidly about the challenges of moving overseas after joining Exeter Chiefs from the Stormers at the start of the Premiership season.
Northampton Saints secured a hard-fought 32-26 victory over local rivals Leicester Tigers in a pulsating Gallagher Premiership derby that had intensity, drama, and plenty of momentum swings.
Bristol Bears produced one of their most resilient performances of the season to defeat Exeter Chiefs 18-14 in a fierce Gallagher Prem derby at Ashton Gate.
Tom Roebuck delivered a clinical performance with a hat-trick as Sale Sharks ran in nine tries to overwhelm bottom-placed Newcastle Red Bulls in a dominant 57-5 win at the CorpAcq Stadium.
Tommy Freeman will make his 100th appearance for Northampton Saints when they host Leicester Tigers in the East Midlands Derby at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday.
Saracens flanker Nathan Michelow has been suspended for four matches after receiving the Premiership’s first-ever 20-minute red card in the win against Newcastle.