Gallagher Premiership

The ninth round of the Gallagher Premiership saw Bath Rugby and Sale Sharks consolidate their position in the top two following wins over Harlequins and Saracens respectively.

Newcastle Falcons director of rugby Phil Dowson hailed his side's comeback in the win over Gloucester in the recently concluded Gallagher Premiership encounter at Kingsholm.

Leicester Tigers have agreed to release fly-half Charlie Atkinson with immediate effect.

Bath managed to hold off Harlequins as they secured a 25-17 victory in the ninth round of the Gallagher Premiership at The Recreation Ground on Saturday.

Curtis Langdon starred with a double as Northampton Saints edged out Gloucester 31-29 in the latest round of the Gallagher Premiership at Kingsholm on Saturday.

Exeter Chiefs continued their impressive home record as they defeated Leicester Tigers 29-10 in the latest round of the Gallagher Premiership at Sandy Park on Saturday.

Newcastle Falcons head coach Alex Codling heaped praises on the home crowd despite them suffering another defeat in the recently concluded Gallagher Premiership clash against Bristol Bears.

Newcastle Falcons' losing streak continued as they were defeated by Bristol Bears with a 21-13 margin in the ninth round of the Gallagher Premiership at Kingston Park on Friday.

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.