Premiership

Worcester have announced the signing of former England Saxons hooker Chris Brooker from Harlequins.

Christian Wade scooped a unique double at the Rugby Players' Association awards.

Former England captain Martin Johnson says the Premiership final between Leicester and Northampton will be a fantastic occasion.

Leading English referee Wayne Barnes will take charge of the Aviva Premiership final between Leicester and Northampton at Twickenham on May 25.

Wales international Tavis Knoyle is to link up with his former boss Nigel Davies at Gloucester.

Northampton stunned Saracens 27-13 at Allianz Park to reach their first Aviva Premiership final.

Tom Croft inspired Leicester's march to a ninth successive Premiership final following a 33-16 win over Harlequins.

Worcester have announced that assistant head coach Nigel Redman is to leave the Aviva Premiership club.

Wasps have announced the signing of back-row forward Guy Thompson from Championship club Jersey.

Leicester hooker Tom Youngs has been named Player of the Season at the Premiership Rugby Awards.

Leicester rugby director Richard Cockerill has confirmed that Geordan Murphy will join the Tigers' coaching staff next season.

Leicester full-back Geordan Murphy has confirmed he will retire at the end of this season.

Premiership leaders Saracens will host Northampton and Harlequins travel to Leicester in the season-ending play-offs.

Mako Vunipola, Joe Launchbury and Christian Wade have been nominated for both player and young player of the year awards.

Saracens prop Carlos Nieto has announced he will retire at the end of this season.