Gallagher Premiership

Saracens have confirmed that flanker Joel Conlon has retired from professional rugby with immediate effect.

Gloucester Rugby flanker Lewis Ludlow will be out of action for another two months following a fractured wrist.

Saracens have confirmed that centre Nick Tompkins has signed a new deal that will keep him with the Gallagher Premiership until the end of the summer 2022.

Saracens have confirmed the signing of lock Chris van Zyl on a short-term contract.

In Josh Beaumont’s latest column for TRU, he discusses the value of the Premiership Cup, Sale and their European double, the planned extension to the season and the upcoming internationals.

Saracens have confirmed the signing of Samoa international Hisa Sasagi on a short-term deal.

Following last week’s announcement that the Gallagher Premiership season will be extended, Joe Harvey offers his thoughts on the new proposal.

South Africa international Robert du Preez has been signed by Gallagher Premiership Sale Sharks on a short-term loan contract.

Scotland international John Hardie has been signed by the Gallagher Premiership club Newcastle Falcons with immediate effect.

Toulouse persue Skelton, Wasp to Bear, Toulon add All Black, Tuilagi targetted

Gloucester Rugby fly-half Danny Cipriani will appear before an independent disciplinary panel on Wednesday following his red-card incident in the recently concluded European Champions Cup encounter against Munster at Thomond Park last weekend.

Northampton Saints have confirmed that England international Courtney Lawes has penned a new deal that will keep him with the Gallagher Premiership until 2021.

Bristol Rugby have confirmed that former Australia flanker George Smith has signed a contract extension that will keep him with the Gallagher Premiership club until the end of the season.

Worcester Warriors have confirmed that centre Ashley Beck will remain on the sidelines following a broken leg.

Sale Sharks will miss the services of United States international AJ MacGinty for the next 12 weeks following a shoulder injury.

Kolisi targeted, Guirado's move, Bristol in for Vito and Mafi leaves Japan

Gloucester Rugby flanker Lewis Ludlow will face a suspension of four weeks after he was cited following the recent Gallagher Premiership encounter against Wasps in Ricoh Arena last weekend.

Worcester prop Ryan Bower has been handed a two-week ban following his red-card incident in the recently concluded Gallagher Premiership clash against Bristol Bears at Sixways last weekend.

Sale Sharks have confirmed the signing of Narbonne prop Tom Bristow with immediate effect.

With the first section of Gallagher Premiership fixtures all done and dusted before European Rugby takes centre stage for the next couple of weeks, Joe Harvey highlights some of his standout performers from Round Six.