The Anglo-Welsh Cup returns this week and should prove the perfect platform, as it has for several years now, to develop the next generation of English and Welsh Test stars.
Northampton Saints held their nerve in a tight finish as they overcame second half resurgence from Gloucester to win their Aviva Premiership encounter 23-20 at Franklin's Gardens on Friday.
Gloucester rugby director David Humphreys believes the team is showing signs of improvement in form as they resume their 2016/17 Aviva Premiership campaign against Northampton Saints at Franklin's Gardens on Friday.
Gloucester ran four tries against Treviso to complete commanding 37-8 win at the Kingsholm Stadium during the 2016-17 European Rugby Challenge Cup pool stage clash on Saturday.
Worcester Warriors have received the much needed boost ahead of their European Challenge Cup clash against Brive on Saturday with Chris Pennell and Ben Te'o making a comeback.
With Aviva Premiership squads larger than ever, the Aviva A League is becoming more and more important for younger players as a means of pressing their claims for playing time with the senior team.
England international Jonny May made a successful comeback after 10 months as seven-try Gloucester defeated Bayonne in their European Challenge Cup encounter at Stade Jean-Dauger on Saturday.
Scotland skipper Greig Laidlaw's four-year stint with Gloucester will come to an end this season as he is set to join the Top 14 club Clermont Auvergne.
Replacement Damian Welch stole the limelight at Sandy Park on Saturday after his last minute try helped Exeter Chiefs draw level with Gloucester in their Aviva Premiership encounter.
Alex Tait came to Falcons' rescue with a timely 66th minute try as they managed to eclipse Gloucester with 13-18 win at Kingsholm during the 2016-17 English Premiership clash on Saturday.
Gloucester finally managed to register their maiden victory in the ongoing Aviva Premiership season, defeating Sale Sharks by 13-26 at AJ Bell Stadium on Friday.
Worcester Warriors saw out a late fightback from Gloucester as the Aviva Premiership encounter between the two teams at Sixways ended in a gripping 23-23 draw on Friday.
Gloucester back-row Matt Kvesic stated that the team is upbeat despite their shocking defeat to Leicester Tigers in the Aviva Premiership encounter at Kingsholm last Friday.
With the 2016/17 season of Aviva Premiership underway, we take a look a look at some of the key statistics from the round two encounter between Worcester Warriors and Gloucester followed by the Sale Sharks and Harlequins clash on 9th September.