Gallagher Premiership

Saracens will be out to defend their Premiership crown once again but can Sale Sharks, Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints wrestle the title away from North London?

In the wake of the Jersey Reds' demise, the support for the second tier from those involved with Premiership sides has only grown stronger.

TRU contributor Stuart McCracken continues his look ahead to the new Gallagher Premiership season by assessing Bath, Exeter and Harlequins.

Newcastle Falcons have announced that scrum-half James Elliott will make a return to the club ahead for the 2023/24 season.

The chief executive of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) Bill Sweeney has expressed optimism about the future of English rugby, describing it as being "on the verge of something truly remarkable."

Scrum-half Danny Care believes hybrid contracts will be beneficial to English rugby if they manage to keep the best players in the Premiership.

The Quins emerging talent isn't surprised by Smith's recent showings at full-back and believes his quality, work-rate and mentality is what sets the England international apart.

Saracens have announced that England international Ben Earl has signed a long-term contract extension with the Gallagher Premiership club.

With England already guaranteed top spot in Pool D, Porter was always confident Steve Borthwick's side would show their ability to progress to the knockout stages of the Rugby World Cup.

With Bristol Bears and Northampton Saints to come in the Premiership Rugby Cup, the next couple of weeks are exciting for Olver - who is also keen to see cousin Tom return for England at the Rugby World Cup.

Bristol Bears have announced the signing of France international Virimi Vakatawa ahead of the 2023/24 season.

Baxter feels there must be a more 'sport-friendly' way of keeping a level of promotion and relegation between the Premiership and the Championship after Saturday's opponents Jersey Reds were denied a place in the top-flight last year.

Harlequins have announced the signing of scrum-half Max Green on a short-term deal ahead of the 2023/24 season.

New Newcastle boss Alex Codling chats to TRU's James Skeldon about the coaching experiences which have led him to Kingston Park.

Saturday was an experience Caldy won't forget in a hurry as they performed valiantly in defeat against Leicester Tigers.

TRU have followed Caldy's rise and now the club are preparing for an historic clash against the famous Leicester Tigers.

Gloucester Rugby have announced the appointment of Alex Brown as Chief Executive Officer.

Newcastle Falcons have announced the appointment of Tom Williams as a transition coach ahead of the 2023/24 season.

The Rugby World Cup might be a week away, but only ever so slightly closer to home, a new domestic season will also be kicking off - and there is a sense of optimism within the walls of Bath.

In his latest column for TRU, Sale Sharks’ Josh Beaumont discusses what he wants to see from England, the role George Ford can play at the World Cup, the importance of self-discipline + much more.