Bristol thrash awful Bath in West Country derby

Bristol Bears sealed their sixth successive league win to move six points clear in the Premiership after beating rivals Bath 48-3 at Ashton Gate.

LIVE: Friday’s two Premiership matches

Stuart Hogg starts for Exeter Chiefs in Worcester clash

In the Premiership, Gloucester, Worcester, London Irish and Wasps play host to Exeter, Northampton, Newcastle and Harlequins respectively.

Gallagher launch ‘Tackling Tomorrow. Together’ initiative

Gallagher launch a UK-wide initiative - 'Tackling Tomorrow. Together' - highlighting stories of six UK businesses and a charity during Covid-19.

Josh Matavesi relishing Semi Radradra challenge

Josh Matavesi is relishing the prospect of facing Fiji team-mate Semi Radradra when Bath and Bristol do battle at Ashton Gate on Friday.

The short side: Brothers united and brothers in battle

The short side returns to preview the Premiership and PRO14 action.

Tomas Lavanini to leave Leicester Tigers for Clermont

Argentina lock Tomas Lavanini will leave Premiership side Leicester Tigers at the end of the season to join Top 14 club Clermont Auvergne.

Chris Vui bolsters Bears, Tom Youngs hits 200 for Tigers

There are two Premiership encounters on Friday as Bristol Bears face Bath in the West Country derby and Leicester Tigers host Sale Sharks.

Wales second-row signs for the Dragons

The Dragons have made another impressive signing by signing Wales second-row Will Rowlands from Wasps ahead of the 2021/22 campaign.

Wasps coach joins Paul Gustard at Benetton

Former Italy international Andrea Masi has left his academy role at Premiership side Wasps to join Paul Gustard at PRO14 club Benetton.

Gloucester sign Ruan Ackermann to new contract

South African back-row forward Ruan Ackermann has committed his future to Gloucester after signing a new deal at the Premiership outfit.

Cheetahs hooker joins Bath with immediate effect

Premiership side Bath have announced the signing of hooker Jacques du Toit, who joins the club from South African outfit the Cheetahs.

Loose Pass: Unpredictability, departures & anticipation

Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport.

Chris Ashton in mid-season switch to Worcester

Worcester Warriors have bolstered their squad with the signing of ex-England international Chris Ashton, who joins the club from Quins.

Rising star Paolo Odogwu commits his future to Wasps

Recent England call-up Paolo Odogwu has committed his future to Premiership outfit Wasps after signing a fresh contract at the club.

Chisholm brothers sign new deals at Harlequins

English Premiership side Harlequins have revealed that the Chisholm brothers, James and Ross, have agreed new contracts with the club.

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Sunday Social: End of an era and mistaken identity

It is time for Planet Rugby's Sunday Social, your quirky recap of the serious and not so serious talking points from the past week's action.

‘Paolo Odogwu has world-class potential’ – Eddie Jones

England head coach Eddie Jones is excited by the potential of Wasps back Paolo Odogwu, who received a first call-up to the squad on Friday.

Danny Care pens Harlequins contract extension

Harlequins have announced that ex-England scrum-half Danny Care has put pen to paper on a contract extension with the Premiership outfit.

Bath the victims of Covid-19 testing error

The Premiership's Covid-19 testing company have apologised after they reported the wrong number of positive cases at Bath earlier this week.

Rob Baxter wins Rugby Union Writers’ Club award

Exeter Chiefs boss Rob Baxter has received the Rugby Union Writers' Club Pat Marshall award as the game's personality of the year for 2020.

‘Relegation should be scrapped’ – Gloucester CEO

Gloucester chief executive Lance Bradley believes that ring-fencing the English Premiership is the way to go due to the impact of coronavirus.

Paul Gustard in shock Harlequins departure

Head of rugby Paul Gustard has left Harlequins by mutual consent with the club languishing down in seventh place in the Premiership table.

Leicester Tigers confirm Julian Montoya signing

Julian Montoya, Argentina's 63-times capped hooker, has signed for Premiership side Leicester with immediate effect on a long-term deal.

Bath forced to close training ground due to Covid-19

Bath have closed their training ground at Farleigh House after several of the Premiership club's players and staff tested positive for coronavirus.

Loose Pass: Lions conundrum and other crucial decisions

Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport.

Bath sign Cheetahs playmaker

Bath have announced the signing of Cheetahs fly-half Tian Schoeman, who joins the club following a strict two-week self-isolation process.

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Exclusive: Inside look at typical Covid-week at Harlequins

Harlequins' Head of Medical Services Mike Lancaster speaks exclusively to Planet Rugby about the Stoop outfit's toughest opponent, Covid-19.