GLADIATOR RUGBY
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Sale Sharks get their Prem Rugby Cup campaign off to an emphatic start by beating Bath 50-28 in their opening Group A fixture.

Second row Maro Itoje returns to the England set-up after being named in a 36-man training squad for this autumn's Nations Championship matches.

South Africa eventually overpower a spirited New Zealand as the world champions came on strong in the final quarter in Soweto to take a 2-1 series lead.

Bristol, Saracens and Harlequins all claim wins to begin their Prem Rugby Cup campaigns.

Huddersfield thump relegation-threatened Leigh Leopards in Women's Super League, while St Helens edge past York.

Wigan Warriors move within touching distance of winning the League Leaders' Shield after a superb victory at closest rivals Leeds Rhinos.

York Knights go 10th in Super League as they run in five tries to beat Catalans Dragons in Perpignan.

Isaiah Vagana's two tries inspire Wakefield Trinity to a comeback win over Warrington Wolves which boosts their top-four hopes.