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    This week's Expert Witness, Kyran Bracken, reviews the November Tests.

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Two off as Irish beat Welsh

Two off as Irish beat Welsh

London Irish secured a 24-9 win over London Welsh at Madejski Stadium in a showdown that saw both teams have a man red carded.

Preview: Harlequins v Northampton

Preview: Harlequins v Northampton

Harlequins have named their squad to take on Northampton at Twickenham Stadium, with five changes made to the XV that beat Newcastle.

Preview: Newcastle v Saracens

Preview: Newcastle v Saracens

Newcastle have made minimal changes to their squad for Saturday's Premiership clash against Saracens, with three tweaks being made.

Preview: Bath v Exeter

Preview: Bath v Exeter

Nick Auterac, Rob Webber and Henry Thomas will start in the front-row for Bath when they face West Country rivals Exeter on Saturday.

Preview: Sale v Leicester

Preview: Sale v Leicester

Freddie Burns and Tommy Bell return to the Leicester Tigers team for Saturday's Aviva Premiership game against Sale in Salford.

More Aviva Premiership News

  • Burns warns Tigers about Cipriani
  • Quotes of 2014
  • Preview: London Irish v London Welsh PreviewPreview: London Irish v London Welsh
  • Sale tie in Haley, Beaumont
  • Hartley avoids heavy ban
  • Gopperth to oust Goode?
  • Landmark an honour for Ayerza
  • Four backs stay on with Saints
  • Burgess scores first try since switch
  • Date set for Hartley hearing
  • Matawalu off to Bath
  • Toulon look to bring in Cipriani
  • Goode elated with record points haul
  • Sharks move for Saracens wing
  • Perfect start for Wasps in Coventry ReportPerfect start for Wasps in Coventry
  • Manoa to join Toulon - Boudjellal
  • Bath silent on salary cap claims
  • McCall praises Ashton and Farrell
  • Cockerill reflects on loss, Hartley
  • Mallinder stands by Hartley
  • Bath too hot for Gloucester ReportBath too hot for Gloucester
  • Swiel boots Quins past Falcons ReportSwiel boots Quins past Falcons
  • Saints win without sinner Hartley ReportSaints win without sinner Hartley
  • Saracens hammer London Welsh ReportSaracens hammer London Welsh
  • Bath, Sarries face salary cap probe
  • Basics set up Sale win - Diamond
  • Sale down in-form Chiefs
  • Preview: Gloucester v Bath PreviewPreview: Gloucester v Bath
  • Preview: Northampton v Leicester PreviewPreview: Northampton v Leicester
  • Preview: Wasps v Irish PreviewPreview: Wasps v Irish
  • Preview: Saracens v London Welsh PreviewPreview: Saracens v London Welsh
  • Preview: Harlequins v Newcastle PreviewPreview: Harlequins v Newcastle
  • Kitchener thriving alongside Thorn
  • Planet Rugby's Quiz of 2014
  • Trio re-sign with Bath
  • Saracens call to scrap the cap
  • Stade Franšais to pay Bath for Genia?
  • Varndell relishing life at new home
  • Bath and Irish race for Priestland
  • Preview: Sale v Exeter PreviewPreview: Sale v Exeter
  • No Six Nations for Launchbury
  • Matthews' gouging citing dismissed
  • Exeter trio ink new deals
  • Horwill heading to Harlequins
  • North won't be tempted by dual deal
  • Sale hand new deal to Taylor
  • Seven extend with Northampton
  • Planet Rugby's Team of the Year
  • Hartley rejects 'very generous offer'
  • 'New home needs Wasps' - Goode
  • New deals for Tigers trio
  • Chiefs grounded for key spell
  • Return date set for Johnson
  • Launchbury a doubt for Six Nations
  • Smith set to leave Irish
  • Robshaw out for up to a month
  • Robshaw sees specialist over shoulder
  • Wasps set for bumper Coventry crowd
  • Hanrahan tipped for Northampton move
  • Bath secure hooker duo
  • New Gloucester deal for Purdy
  • Win a Rugby Manager video game!
  • Barritt out until New Year
  • Halaifonua signs for Gloucester
  • Steenson extends Exeter stay
  • Farrell will bounce back - McCall
  • Harlequins sign Tebaldi from Ospreys
  • Christmas return for Tuilagi
  • Vote for YOUR Team of the Year
  • Kiwi lock joins Leicester as cover
  • Gloucester sign Marshall from Chiefs
  • Burns signs Gloucester deal
  • Cipriani's 'former life has gone'
  • Mallinder pleased with weakened squad
  • Irish 'in a pretty bad space'
  • Cipriani shines as Sale beat Falcons ReportCipriani shines as Sale beat Falcons
  • Seven-try Saints thrash Welsh ReportSeven-try Saints thrash Welsh
  • Gloucester grind past London Irish ReportGloucester grind past London Irish
  • Hepher hails Exeter's game-plan
  • Cockerill sings Williams' praises
  • Steenson brilliance stops Saracens ReportSteenson brilliance stops Saracens
  • Williams kicks Leicester to victory ReportWilliams kicks Leicester to victory
  • Evans re-signs with Gloucester
  • Burgess now has monkey off his back
  • Bonus for Bath on Burgess debut ReportBonus for Bath on Burgess debut
  • Preview: Exeter v Saracens PreviewPreview: Exeter v Saracens
  • Preview: Newcastle v Sale PreviewPreview: Newcastle v Sale
  • Preview: London Irish v Gloucester PreviewPreview: London Irish v Gloucester
  • Bath loan hooker to Irish
  • Preview: Leicester v Wasps PreviewPreview: Leicester v Wasps
  • Preview: London Welsh v Northampton PreviewPreview: London Welsh v Northampton
  • This weekend's predictions!
  • Burgess debut a "bonus" for Lancaster
  • Tait linked to Bayonne move
  • Preview: Bath v Harlequins PreviewPreview: Bath v Harlequins
  • Aviva Prem Fixtures
Forthcoming Fixtures
Fixture Details
All times are local
Aviva Premiership
Saturday , December 27
Bath vs Exeter Bath vs Exeter Preview
Sale Sharks vs Leicester Tigers Sale Sharks vs Leicester Tigers Preview
Newcastle Falcons vs Saracens Newcastle Falcons vs Saracens Preview
Harlequins vs Northampton Harlequins vs Northampton Preview
Sunday , December 28
Gloucester vs Wasps 14:30
Friday , January 2
Northampton vs Newcastle Falcons 19:45
Saturday , January 3
Saracens vs London Irish 14:00
Exeter vs Gloucester 16:30
Sunday , January 4
Wasps vs Sale 14:00
Leicester Tigers vs Bath 14:00
More Aviva Premiership fixtures
  • Aviva Prem Results
Recent Results
Fixture Details
All times are local
Aviva Premiership
Friday , December 26
London Irish 24 - 9 London Welsh London Irish vs London Welsh Report
Sunday , December 21
Wasps 48 - 16 London Irish Wasps vs London Irish Report
Saturday , December 20
Saracens 78 - 7 London Welsh
Harlequins 15 - 7 Newcastle Falcons
Northampton 23 - 19 Leicester Tigers Northampton vs Leicester Tigers Report
Gloucester 16 - 39 Bath Gloucester vs Bath Report
Friday , December 19
Sale Sharks 18 - 11 Exeter
Sunday , November 30
London Irish 9 - 21 Gloucester
London Welsh 14 - 43 Northampton
Newcastle Falcons 13 - 18 Sale Sharks
More Aviva Premiership results
  • Aviva Prem Table
Aviva Premiership Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Northampton 10 39
2 Bath 10 37
3 Exeter 10 33
4 Saracens 10 30
5 Sale Sharks 10 28

Special Feature

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Quotes of 2014

It's time to look back through some of the best soundbites and quips from the last year.

Planet Rugby Union Photos

Gallery: Wasps 48 London Irish 16

The best images from the Ricoh Arena.

Aviva Premiership photo galleries home

Planet Rugby Features

Far Side Preview: North v South

Far Side Preview: North v South

It's that time of year again! Get set for the annual North v South Derby at the Stade de Frigid on December 25.

Planet Rugby

Planet Rugby's Quiz of 2014

We at Planet Rugby put our heads together and came up with 50 rugby-related questions from 2014 and beyond. Let's see how you do!

Loose Pass

Loose Pass

Welcome to Loose Pass, our weekly dishing up of mince pies, Christmas puddings and festive roasts.

Newbies of the Year

Newbies of the Year

Getting your shot in the first-team is part of the ongoing battle for rugby hopefuls, but in 2014 this group of starlets took their opportunity.