1. Ben Hughes in line to break Rory Underwood’s Services record

Reading player-coach Ben Hughes is set to become the senior services’ most capped player of all time.

2. Rivalry for Irish No.9 shirt is helping to bring the best out of Darren Allinson

Darren Allinson has attributed his fine early-season form to the friendly rivalry he has with fellow scrum-half  Paul Hodgson.

3. Scrum work has paid off, says Toby Booth

Toby Booth believes the hard work London Irish have put in on their scrummaging is paying off this season.

4. Lahiff and Sandford earn starts for London Irish

Max Lahiff and James Sandford are set to be rewarded with starting places in the pack following their powerhouse performances as replacements in London Irish’s 46-29 win over Newcastle Falcons.

5. Full-time: Gloucester 33 London Irish 30

Alex Gray, Topsy Ojo and Steve Shingler all scored tries for London Irish as they narrowly failed to end Gloucester's unbeaten home record.

6. Meet London Irish scrum-half Darren Allinson

Darren Allinson features in the second in our series of video interviews with London Irish's top players.

7. London Irish blog: Dominant scrum celebrate Declan’s return with demolition of Newcastle

It is all a bit hurried. I am working Saturday morning so rush home at one to don ceremonials and high tail it off to the Madstad.

8. Garvey injury blow for London Irish

9. Weston-super-Mare 23 Redingensians Rams 52

10. Reading Abbey 13 Reading 13

Stand-in skipper Andrew Grierson brought Reading level in this South West 1 East derby when he used his considerable strength to barge his way over for a late try 10 yards to the right of the posts.