The Guinness Premiership round 19 match between Sale Sharks and Worcester Warriors will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and will now become the first of three live matches televised that weekend.

Newcastle Falcons has launched its 2010/11 season ticket, with the 17-game package starting from just £129 for adults and £59 for juniors.

Newcastle Falcons have secured another two key signatures, with the news that England Saxons hooker Rob Vickers and fullback Alex Tait have agreed new deals to stay at Kingston Park.

Newcastle Falcons prop Micky Ward and scrum half Chris Pilgrim have both pledged their futures to the club, signing new contracts to stay on at Kingston Park.

Leeds Carnegie flanker Hendre Fourie, 30, capped off a fine February by claiming Gatorade's Performance of the Month Award.