In his latest column for Talking Rugby Union, Josh Beaumont reflects on his unfortunate long-term injury, Sale’s Premiership & Champions Cup form + he looks at Exeter’s visit to the AJ Bell as well as two teams close to his heart…
The long awaited return of Max Ashcroft occurred on the latest Talking Rugby Union podcast as the lads discuss the latest news from the Gallagher Premiership and Europe + they look ahead to World Sevens Series in Dubai.
Sale Sharks back-row Jean-Luc du Preez will miss three weeks of action after he was handed a ban following his red-card incident during the recently concluded Gallagher Premiership clash against Worcester Warriors at Sixways.
Leicester Tigers flanker Harry Wells has been handed a two-week ban following an incident in the recently concluded Gallagher Premiership clash against Northampton Saints.
New Zealand international Charles Piutau has committed his immediate future to Bristol Bears after signing a two-year contract extension with the Gallagher Premiership club.
London Irish prop Ollie Hoskins has been handed a one-week suspension following his red-card incident in the recently concluded Gallagher Premiership clash against Bristol Rugby at Ashton Gate last weekend.
The fifth round of the Gallagher Premiership saw Saracens, Exeter Chiefs and Northampton Saints register victories along with Worcester Warriors and Harlequins while London Irish managed a 27-27 draw against Bristol Bears. Here are the highlights fro the encounters.
South Africa international Francois Venter has extended his stay at Worcester Warriors after signing a new two-year contract with the Premiership club.
Harlequins successfully overcame a double from Ollie Thorley as they edged out Gloucester Rugby 23-19 in the fifth round of the Gallagher Premiership at Twickenham Stoop on Sunday.
Stephen Myler kicked the decisive penalty goal in the closing stage as London Irish sealed a 27-27 draw against Bristol Bears despite a red-card for Oli Hoskins in the sixth round of the Gallagher Premiership at Ashton Gate on Sunday.
Jean-Luc du Preez's red-card proved costly for Sale Sharks as they succumbed to a 20-13 defeat to Worcester Warriors in the fifth round of the Gallagher Premiership at Sixways on Saturday.
Northampton Saints have reached the pole position in the ongoing Gallagher Premiership as they sealed a 36-13 bonus point victory over Leicester Tigers at Franklin's Gardens.