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.
Former England back row Zach Mercer was in Toulon this week for a guided tour, with a possible 2025 move to the Cote D’Azur on the cards, according to The Daily Mail.
Ruan Ackermann could be set to leave Premiership strugglers Gloucester despite the back-row only committing his future and signing a new contract with the Cherry and White’s in February.
One-time England prospect Nathan Earle has left Newcastle after agreeing to a Championship club deal with Ealing that will see him return to London with immediate effect.
Cardiff ran in seven tries to thrash Brive on the opening weekend of the European Challenge Cup and end the winless run of Welsh clubs in Europe.
Bath made it back-to-back league wins with a 17-10 victory over Newcastle in the 250th Premiership match to be held at Kingston Park.
Names of the back of rugby shirts will be a talking point this weekend following the recent headlines generated by England confirming they will put them on their jerseys for the Autumn Nations Series.
Mark McCall's men exacted the perfect revenge mission on Leicester Tigers as the reigning champs were eviscerated
Newcastle Falcons have confirmed the signing of 23-year-old Elliott Obatoyinbo on a short-term deal.