Sale: Carpenter; Roebuck, Addison, Bedlow, Reed; R du Preez, Warr; McIntyre, Cowan-Dickie, Harper, Bamber, Andrews, Van Rhyn, B Curry, T Curry.Replacements: Caine, Onasanya, Opoku-Fordjour, Beaumont, D du Preez, Thomas, Curtis, Dugdale.Sin-bin: Cowan-Dickie (50)Newcastle: Obatoyinbo; Radwan, Spencer, Hutchison, Stevenson; Grayson, Stuart; Brocklebank, Blamire, Palframan, Rubiolo, Hawkins, Van der Walt, Gordon, Chick.Replacements: Fletcher, Du Bruin, McCallum, Lockwood, Scott, Davis, Metcalf, Brown.Sin-bin: Chick…

Worcester, along with Wasps, have also stated their intention to resurrect their women's side."We respect the process that the RFU has laid out and will update you as and when we have more information on progress," Worcester's club statement said."In the meantime, we will be hosting service and legend rugby matches from early 2025 and we are at an advanced…

Quins have not beaten Sarries for 1,722 days, since before the Covid pandemic.The north London side completed a league double over their rivals last season.A summer of change then followed for Sarries as former England captain Owen Farrell, Mako and Billy Vunipola, and the retiring Sean Maitland and Alex Lewington, all left."Although they've lost a few [players], when you look…

The Premiership is considering bringing in sections purely for away fans to heighten the atmosphere at top-flight matches.Traditionally crowds have been unsegregated and, while mixing with opposition fans is one of rugby's attractions, it is thought that dedicated, concentrated away areas may encourage more noise."There are a number of clubs that are very keen to engage on that," said Premiership…