Italy and Zebre back row Jake Polledri has announced his decision to quit professional rugby with immediate effect at the age of 28 after failing to make sufficient recovery from injury.
Gloucester managed to end their losing streak as they defeated Sale Sharks 32-20 in the 12th round of the Gallagher Premiership at Kingsholm Stadium on Sunday.
There are several names which could have been included in Steve Borthwick's Six Nations squad last week and TRU contributor Ciara Fearn has highlighted four players who might see England 'A's fixture with Portugal as an opportunity.
Adam Hastings racked up 15 points as Gloucester defeated Castres 35-5 to secure a home round of of 16 clash in the ongoing European Challenge Cup at Kingsholm on Friday.
Tom de Glanville scored a double as Bath Rugby edged out Gloucester 17-10 in the latest round of the Gallagher Premiership at The Recreation Ground on Sunday.
Northampton Saints fullback George Furbank believes the thrilling win over Gloucester in the recently concluded Gallagher Premiership clash will add to their momentum.
Newcastle Falcons director of rugby Phil Dowson hailed his side's comeback in the win over Gloucester in the recently concluded Gallagher Premiership encounter at Kingsholm.
Curtis Langdon starred with a double as Northampton Saints edged out Gloucester 31-29 in the latest round of the Gallagher Premiership at Kingsholm on Saturday.
Santiago Socino starred with a double as Gloucester managed to hold off Clermont Auvergne with a 28-17 win in the second round of the European Challenge Cup at Kingsholm on Friday.
George Barton kicked all 15 points as Gloucester managed to hold off Black Lion in their opening game of the European Challenge Cup at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium on Saturday.
Oliver Hassell-Collins scored a double as Leicester Tigers went on to defeat Gloucester 38-20 in the latest round of he Gallagher Premiership at Kingsholm on Saturday.