Gallagher Premiership

Exclusive: One of Portugal's stars of the World Cup chats to Francisco Isaac about why the Top 14 has the edge over the Premiership, his thoughts on Henry Arundell staying in France and why rugby can do more to protect players from Tier 2 Nations.

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.

Saracens captain Owen Farrell will miss the upcoming eighth round Gallagher Premiership game against Northampton Saints due to a knee injury.

Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson has made one change to the starting line up for the eighth round of the Gallagher Premiership clash against Harlequins to be played at Twickenham Stoop on 2nd December.

The seventh round of the Gallagher Premiership saw Northampton edged out Harlequins 36-33 at cinch Stadium @ Franklin's Gardens while Sale Sharks registered their sixth win from seven matches after beating Bath Rugby 11-9.

Exeter Chiefs scored two tries in the final quarter as they edged out Newcastle Falcons 20-14 in the latest round of the Gallagher Premiership at Kingston Park on Sunday.

Saracens managed to hold off a spirited Bristol side as they sealed a 39-31 win in the latest round of the Gallagher Premiership at StoneX Stadium.

It is always a challenge for any young player trying to find their way in professional rugby, but social media abuse can add to that pressure. Newcastle's Zack Kerr understands the negative impact it can have.

Oliver Hassell-Collins scored a double as Leicester Tigers went on to defeat Gloucester 38-20 in the latest round of he Gallagher Premiership at Kingsholm on Saturday.

George Ford kicked the decisive penalty goal in the 74th minute as Sale Sharks edged out Bath Rugby with a 11-9 margin in the latest round of the Gallagher Premiership at Salford Stadium on Friday.