Gallagher Premiership

Premiership Rugby will have its first ever female referee as Sara Cox has been confirmed as match official for the weekend's fixture.

Defending champions Harlequins kick-started their title defence with a 26-20 win over Newcastle Falcons in the opening round of the 2021/22 season of the Gallagher Premiership at Kingston Park Stadium.

Starting their title defence at Kingston Park against Newcastle Falcons, Harlequins’ Joe Marchant and new head coach Tabai Matson spoke about how the club are looking to harness the emotion of their Premiership victory.

Orlando Bailey missed a penalty goal at the death as Sale Sharks edged out Bath Rugby 20-19 in the opening round of the Gallagher Premiership at AJ Bell Stadium on Saturday.

James Grayson contributed with 19 points as Northampton Saints kick-started the 2021/22 season of the Gallagher Premiership with a 34-20 win over Gloucester Rugby at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens.

Nic Dolly scored two tries as Leicester Tigers went on to complete a 34-19 victory in their opening fixture of the Gallagher Premiership game against Exeter Chiefs at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Saturday.

Saracens celebrated their return to the Premiership as they defeated Bristol Bears 26-9 in the opening round of the 2021/22 season at Ashton Gate on Friday.

Bristol Bears have announced that director of rugby Pat Lam has signed has committed his long-term future with the club after signing a contract extension until the end of 2027/28 season.

Despite still only being 23-years-old, Tom Parton is becoming an increasingly influential part of what London Irish are trying to build - which will be music to the ears of Exiles supporters.

Tompkins is back with Saracens in the top flight and TRU’s Joe Harvey spoke to the Wales international about his time away from the club and the new Gallagher Premiership season.

Being handed the role as the Saints’ new club captain will fill Ludlam with immense pride, but he is keen for his boyhood club to challenge for honours again.

Wasps have confirmed the signing of Sebastian de Chaves from Major League Rugby side Austin Gilgronis on a short-term deal.

Northampton Saints have announced partnership with Loughborough University as they have allied themselves to create a combined women's team.

Worcester Warriors have announced that Ted Hill has been retained as captain for the 2021/22 season.

Saracens have confirmed that scrum-half Joe Simpson will join the club on a one-month loan deal ahead of the 2021/22 season.

The Premiership Rugby has announced a series of new player welfare driven initiatives along with new law trials ahead of the 2021/22 Gallagher Premiership season opener on Friday.

Leicester Tigers have confirmed the signing of hooker Tom Cowan-Dickie on a short-term deal ahead of the 2021/22 season.

When speaking to TRU several weeks ago during the Lions series, the Newcastle Falcons defence coach also had a word on his team’s preparations for the new season.

London Irish certainly had a positive campaign last time out and with new recruits like Benhard Janse van Rensburg arriving in Brentford, the Exiles return with a squad which should excite.

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has voiced his concerns over the newly proposed World 12s competition.