London Irish host Leicester Tigers in the club's first game at the Brentford Community Stadium this weekend, but can the Exiles use their new home as a springboard for success?
In his latest column for TRU, Simon Hammersley discusses Sale Sharks’ bonus-point victory against Northampton Saints, moving on from last season’s disappointment and returning to his old stomping ground.
The opening round of the Gallagher Premiership saw defending champions Exeter Chiefs trounce Harlequins 33-3 while Sale Sharks, Newcastle Falcons, Leicester, Worcester and Wasps register victories.
As Wasps and Bristol Bears played their first game of the 2020/21 season, TRU were at the Ricoh Arena to watch the hosts claim an opening weekend victory.
Tom Howe scored the decisive try in the 65th minute as Worcester Warriors edged out London Irish 11-10 in the opening round of the Gallagher Premiership at Sixways.
Sale Sharks managed to hold off Northampton Saints as they registered a 32-23 win in the opening round of the Gallagher Premiership at AJ Bell Stadium on Friday.
Defending champions Exeter Chiefs kick-started the 2020/21 season of the Gallagher Premiership with a convincing 3-33 bonus point victory at Twickenham Stoop on Friday.
Despite having to cope with a whole host of injuries to begin the 2020/21 Gallagher Premiership season, Bristol Bears will be aiming to take yet another step under the guidance of Pat Lam.
Following a pre-season containing more off-field departures, former Leicester Tiger Austin Healey is desperate for the fortunes of his old club to change ahead of the new Gallagher Premiership campaign.
With Northampton playing Sale Sharks at the AJ Bell in the opening round of the Premiership, TRU chatted to scrum-half Connor Tupai about his strong bond with the Saints and his ambitions for the new season.
In his latest column for Talking Rugby Union, Charlie Beckett writes about his concerns as we prepare for the return of the Gallagher Premiership this weekend.