Gallagher Premiership

Sale Sharks managed to hold off Saracens as they sealed a thrilling 22-20 victory in the latest round of the Gallagher Premiership at Salford Community Stadium on Friday.

The Rugby Football Union is strongly encouraging Championship clubs to align with proposals for a revamped second tier as part of its comprehensive plans to overhaul the English game.

Leicester Tigers have announced that Ben Youngs, George Martin and Joe Heyes have signed new deals with the Gallagher Premiership club.

Newcastle Falcons have announced the signing of centre Jordan Holgate until the end of the season.

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall is expecting England international Ben Earl to return from injury earlier than expected.

Saracens have announced that James Hadfield has signed a contract extension with the club until the end of season.

Northampton Saints scrum-half Tom James has been suspended for three games following an incident in the recently concluded Investec Champions Cup game against Toulon.

Northampton Saints have announced that back rower Sam Graham has penned a new contract with the Gallagher Premiership club.

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Tuilagi has been rested for Sale's trip to Leinster in the Champions Cup but his display against Stade Français highlighted why the Sharks would love to keep him in Manchester.

Harlequins have confirmed that Academy product and club stalwart Luke Wallace will part ways at the end of December.

Leicester Tigers have confirmed that World Cup winning South Africa international Jasper Wiese will be leaving the club at the end of the ongoing season.

Saracens have received a much needed boost ahead of the second round of the Investec Champions Cup clash against Connacht as number eight Billy Vunipola's red card decision was overturned.

Jacques Vermeulen scored the decisive try in the closing stage and Henry Slade followed with the conversion as Exeter Chiefs edged out Toulon 19-18 in their Pool 3 opening game of the Investec Champions Cup at Stade Felix Mayol.

England and Bristol prop Ellis Genge will spend time on the sidelines following a hamstring injury.

Five wins from their last six Premiership games is a good return for Saints - and they will be hoping to carry that momentum into their Investec Champions Cup campaign.

Saracens have announced that prop Logovi'i Mulipola has joined the Gallagher Premiership club on a short-term contract.

Northampton Saints managed to hold off Saracens in a closely fought Gallagher Premiership encounter as they sealed a 18-12 victory at StoneX Stadium on Saturday.

Bath came up with a six-try performance as they defeated Exeter Chiefs 41-24 in the latest round of the Gallagher Premiership at The Recreation Ground on Saturday.

Will Joseph scored a double as Harlequins registered a convincing 36-3 victory in the eighth round of the Gallagher Premiership at Twickenham Stoop on Friday.