England captain Maro Itoje will return to captain a Saracens side containing four of his international team-mates during the Guinness Six Nations when they host Harlequins in the Gallagher Premiership on Saturday.
England flanker Ben Curry will captain his Sale Sharks side against Newcastle Falcons on Friday in the Gallagher Premiership, six days after his player of the match performance against Wales in the Guinness Six Nations.
Steve Diamond expects Bernard Laporte’s Montpellier to deliver a typically physical challenge when Newcastle Falcons conclude their EPCR Challenge Cup group stage at Kingston Park on Friday night.
Ben Waghorn was a starter in the World Rugby U20 Championship final last July in Cape Town with Lucas Friday appearing off the bench against the French.
Trevor Davison scored two tries against his former club as Northampton returned to form in the Gallagher Premiership with a 61-0 thumping at home to Newcastle.
Round six of the Gallagher Premiership promises to deliver another thrilling weekend of action, with teams looking to solidify their positions ahead of a break before the Test rugby returns in November.
Tom Roebuck scored twice as Sale cruised to a thumping 43-10 bonus-point win to condemn Newcastle to a 25th successive Premiership defeat.
Newcastle Falcons are set to unveil their new centre partnership of Connor Doherty and Sammy Arnold on Friday night against Bristol Bears in the opening round of the Gallagher Premiership at Kingston Park.
As the Gallagher Premiership season approaches we take a look at the physical makeup of each of the league's ten sides.
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.