Gallagher Premiership

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.

The squads for the 13 Gallagher Premiership clubs are taking shape for the 2021-22 season and there have been plenty of big-name signings set to join the league this season.

Northampton Saints hooker Samson Ma’asi has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.

Leicester Tigers have confirmed that former England scurm-half Richard Wigglesworth has been added to the backroom staff ahead of the 2021/22 season.

London Irish have confirmed that back-row Matt Rogerson will be leading the club in the upcoming 2021/22 season of the Gallagher Premiership.

Newcastle Falcons fly-half Toby Flood has announced his retirement from playing career with immediate effect.

Bath Rugby have confirmed the departure of winger Alex Gray ahead of the 2021/22 season.

With the new Premiership campaign just two weeks away, TRU’s Joe Harvey spoke to Gloucester Rugby wing Ollie Thorley about changes at the club, the excitement of fans returning and becoming the next Monty Don.

Jackson Wray and Alex Goode have been appointed captains as Saracens have confirmed their squad for the pre-season fixture against Ulster to be played on 17th September.

Wasps fly-half Jimmy Gopperth has played down talks about his retirement ahead of the 2021/22 season.

Leicester Tigers have announced that back-rower Gareth Evans has signed a short-term contract with the Gallagher Premiership club.

Leicester Tigers have announced that six players will be heading to Championship club Nottingham for a season-long loan deal.

Leicester Tigers have announced that England international Ellis Genge will take over the captaincy ahead of the 2021/22 season.

As preparations continue for the 2021/22 Gallagher Premiership season, Bath forward Josh Bayliss spoke to TRU’s Joe Harvey about a personally frustrating Summer, the changes in Somerset and the promise of the new season.

London Irish have announced that props Jamie Dever and Ryan Bower have joined the Gallagher Premiership club ahead of the 2021/22 season on short-term deals.

Northampton Saints have announced the signing of South African wing Courtnall Skosan ahead of the 2021/22 season.

Saracens have announced that Tim Swinson has signed a one-year contract extension ahead of the club's return to Gallagher Premiership ahead of the 2021/22 season.