Bath chief wants Stevens return
Bath chief executive Nick Blofeld tells disgraced prop Matt Stevens that the club would welcome him back after his drugs ban.

Gloucester 12-9 Leicester
Replacement fly-half Freddie Burns kicks all the points to help struggling Gloucester claim only their third league victory of the season.

Northampton 26-17 Harlequins
Northampton edge out Harlequins as Tom Williams returns for the first time since his 'Bloodgate' ban.

Leeds 17-24 Sale
Sale launch a second-half fightback to deny bottom side Leeds a first home win of the season in the Premiership.

London Irish 11-15 Newcastle
London Irish go down to Newcastle to taste Guinness Premiership defeat for the first time since the opening day of the season.

Saracens 22-6 Wasps
Guinness Premiership leaders Saracens make it eight wins out of eight as they beat Wasps to extend their lead to six points at the top of the table.

Falcons pack key to win - Bates
Newcastle Falcons director of rugby Steve Bates praises his forwards for their efforts in the 15-11 defeat of London Irish on Sunday.

Foden 'livid' at England omission
Northampton full-back Ben Foden admits he is dismayed not to have been involved in England's autumn internationals.

Saracens depth impresses Venter
Saracens director of rugby Brendan Venter praises his squad for stepping up to the mark when required this season.

Tackle law must change - Ruddock
Worcester Warriors director of rugby Mike Ruddock says the tackle law needs changing as it is killing the game.

Cooper released for Blues duty
Team news ahead of Tuesday night's tour match at the Arms Park.

Elwood favourite for Connacht job
Assistant coach Eric Elwood is favourite to take over at Connacht following Michael Bradley's stepping down.

Edinburgh unveil eye-catching kit for Glasgow cup games
Edinburgh believe their new commemorative 1872 Cup jerseys are the brightest and loudest in the history of Scottish rugby.

All-Irish affair for Aviva opener
The first game at the new Aviva Stadium in Dublin on 7 August next year will involve all four provincial teams.

Injury-hit Munster sign du Preez
Munster sign Cheetahs loose head prop Wian du Preez on a three-month contract in response to losing three front row players through injury.

Leicester 29-20 Dragons
Toby Flood comes off the bench to kick two crucial penalties against the Dragons in the LV= Cup.

Bath 21-11 Ospreys
Late tries from Luke Watson and Daniel Brown help Bath to an LV= Cup win over the Ospreys.

Scarlets 32-17 Worcester
Scarlets ease to a bonus point LV= Cup win over Worcester at Parc Y Scarlets.

Pollock in Ulster Ravens line-up
David Pollock is named in the Ulster Ravens side to play Bedford in Friday night's British and Irish Cup clash at Ravenhill.