Saracens are poised to continue their growth as Europe’s leading rugby heavyweight by staging an Aviva Premiership fixture in the United States in March.

While no deal has been signed off, the double champions are in advanced talks with Newcastle about moving their fixture to the Red Bull Arena in New York.

London Irish had signed a deal to play a game per year in New York over three seasons, but that fell through when they were relegated last season.

Saracens are set to stage an Aviva Premiership fixture in the United States in March

Power brokers in English club rugby are keen to tap into the US market, with NBC beginning a long-term deal this season to broadcast fixtures.

English football’s Premier League also have a US rights deal with NBC, but proposals in 2008 to stage a game outside of the UK were rejected amid fears of a fan backlash.

Sportsmail understands England full back Mike Brown is set to return to competitive action for the first time this weekend since the series victory over Australia.

The Harlequins star has been out with a mystery illness, but is now training ahead of Saturday’s game against Exeter Chiefs.