Worcester Warriors have entered into negotiations with Shane Drahm's agent to release him from the contract he has signed with Japanese club Kubota Spears for next season.
Come Sunday Bath prop Matt Stevens will be fully focused on the job at hand, reaching the Guinness Premiership Final, even if victory means the worst possible retirement present for Wasps' Lawrence Dallaglio.
A little over a week ago the bulk of the rugby world had written Leicester's season off, yet one week on and they are preparing for the unlikeliest of Guinness Premiership semi-finals.
London Irish Director of Rugby Brian Smith is believed to have been offered the job of England's back-line coach, with London Irish in stiff opposition.
Sale Sharks continue building for next season with the announcement that they have signed David Doherty from Wasps.
Saracens will be warmly welcoming new England captain Steve Borthwick to their ranks next season after leading the country on their two-Test series in New Zealand.
Worcester Warriors pivot Shane Drahm has pinpointed location as the main reason for swapping the Guinness Premiership for Japan next season.
Newly promoted Northampton Saints Assistant Coach Paul Grayson believes that relegation helped the club rediscover itself.
Leicester will be without second row Louis Deacon for their Guinness Premiership semi-final on Sunday.
England hopeful Richard Haughton has celebrated being named Saracens Player of the Year by signing a new two-year deal at Vicarage Road.
Following a thrilling final round of matches on Saturday, the nominees for the Guinness Premiership Awards have been announced.
Gloucester have added another big name to their impressive midfield with the signing of Matthew Watkins from the Scarlets.
With the Guinness Premiership play-offs decided Gloucester, Wasps, Bath and Leicester now face an anxious wait to see if they will have full squads to pick from.
Gloucester star James Simpson-Daniel is determined to help his side cast off their nearly-men tag and finally savour glory.
Alex Tait will not be following brother Mathew at the end of the season - he has signed a new one-year deal with Newcastle Falcons.