Gallagher Premiership

Saracens are likely to withdraw their appeal for the punishment handed for the breach in salary cap according to media reports.

Bath wing Aled Brew has been suspended for three weeks for striking Northampton's George Furbank in the recently concluded Gallagher Premiership clash between the two teams.

Wasps will miss the services of winger Paolo Odogwu for six weeks following his red-card incident in the recently concluded Gallagher Premiership clash against Sale Sharks at AJ Bell Stadium.

Wasps lock James Gaskell will be on the sidelines for up to 14 weeks following a surgery on his shoulder.

Harlequins have confirmed Laurie Dalrymple as the new chief executive of the Gallagher Premiership club.

The official title partner of Premiership Rugby and community insurance broker Gallagher are on the search for the inaugural 'Rugby Club of the Season’ to inspire the young and next-generation players.

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall insisted that they will focus completely on the Premiership even at the expense of the European Champions Cup if their appeal against points deduction fails.

Bristol Bears made a terrific second half fightback as they came from 0-17 behind to win the Gallagher Premiership encounter by three points against Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park on Sunday.

Waisake Naholo made a memorable debut for London Irish as they completed a 36-11 bonus point victory over Leicester Tigers in the fourth round of Gallagher Premiership at Madejski Stadium on Sunday.

England international Joe Marchant will be featuring for Super Rugby club Auckland Blues for six months next year after triggering the sabbatical clause in his Harlequins contract.

Jamie Shillcock scored a try while Jono Lance kicked 14 points as Worcester Warriors came from behind to complete a 14-19 victory in their Gallagher Premiership clash at Stoop Memorial Ground.

Saracens registered their first win following their recent sanction for a breach of salary cap as they defeated Gloucester Rugby 12-211 at Kingsholm on Saturday.

Bath Rugby moved to eighth place in the Gallagher Premiership table as they defeated Northampton Saints 22-13 despite a red-card to Aled Brew in the second half at Recreation Ground on Saturday.

Robert du Preez contributed with 17 points as Sale Sharks went on to beat Wasps 28-18 in their Gallagher Premiership face-off at AJ Bell Stadium on Friday.

On Tuesday, club rugby was rocked by the revelation that Saracens were being fined and deducted points for breaching salary cap rules.

Australia born prop Ollie Hoskins has extended his stay at London Irish after signing a new two-year deal with the Gallagher Premiership club.

Exeter Chiefs chiefs executive Tony Rowe believes Saracens should be relegated from the Gallagher Premiership following their breach in the salary cap rules.

Premiership Rugby has confirmed that defending champions Saracens have been docked 35 points in the ongoing season and also were fined £5.36m for a breach in the salary cap.

The round four of the Gallagher Premiership saw Northampton Saints maintain their winning streak as they occupy the pole position in the table while Bristol Bears, Leicester Tigers, Saracens, Wasps and Exeter Chiefs register victories.

Harry Williams scored the decisive try as Exeter Chiefs overcame a double from Perry Humphreys to seal a 20-24 win against Worcester Warriors at Sixways on Sunday.