Gloucester Rugby’s Santi Carreras has been voted as January’s Gallagher Player of the Month, winning 52% of the public poll ahead of teammate Max Llewellyn and Harlequins back row duo James Chisholm and Jack Kenningham.
Northampton Saints scrum-half Archie McParland has committed his future to the club by signing a new contract that will keep him at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens beyond the current season.
London Irish Rugby has been brought out of administration by a consortium led by former Formula 1 team boss Eddie Jordan, marking a significant turnaround for the historic club.
Interview: Danny Care is eager to see clubmate Murley get an opportunity during the Six Nations and the wing has instantly been handed his debut for England's opener against Ireland.
Despite missing some of their key England internationals, the Sharks should rightfully ooze confidence against league leaders Bath having not lost a domestic fixture in the North-West for over a year.