Leo Cullen’s unbeaten URC table-toppers defeated Benetton 35-5 last weekend in Italy and they have altered their line-up with two changes in the pack and one in the backs.
Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson admitted his side were still far from their best despite going top of the Gallagher Premiership.
Sale winger Arron Reed scored two tries to send his side top of the Gallagher Premiership as they recorded a 40-22 comeback victory at home to bottom side Newcastle.
Saracens produced a wonderful display to dismiss Newcastle Falcons and gain a bonus point in a 50-12 rout at Kingston Park.
Louis Lynagh capped his 50th club appearance with a try as Harlequins put Newcastle Falcons to the sword in a six-try, 40-12 Gallagher Premiership victory.
Rory Jennings has signed a two-year contract with Newcastle Falcons, becoming one of a group of former London Irish players to find a new home this Thursday.
Newcastle have confirmed their latest signing ahead of the 2023/24 season, snapping up tighthead Eduardo Bello on a two-year deal from recent Gallagher Premiership winners Saracens.
Respective USA, Samoa and Scotland internationals Greg Peterson, Logovi’i Mulipola and Gary Graham have been included on the list of 15 players leaving Newcastle this summer, a group that also includes Carl Fearns and Sean Robinson.
New coach Alex Codling’s recruitment drive at Newcastle has taken another step, the Falcons confirming on Tuesday that they have signed London Irish scrum-half Hugh O’Sullivan.
Francois Hougaard scored a dramatic winning try on his Saracens league debut as the Gallagher Premiership leaders edged out Bristol 20-19 at StoneX Stadium.
