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Glasgow Warriors endure a chastening start to their European Champions Cup campaign as they are beaten by Northampton Saints at Scotstoun.
Edinburgh's European Challenge Cup campaign starts with a heavy defeat as Clermont-Auvergne shrug them off.
Owen Farrell returns to captain Saracens in their Investec Champions Cup game against the Bulls on Saturday.
Bordeaux-Begles hand Connacht a six-try 41-5 thumping in the Investec European Champions Cup Pool 1 opener in Galway.
Tackling above the armpit will be outlawed at all levels of rugby league in England from 2025 to reduce the risk of head contact.
Salford Red Devils sign centre Chris Hankinson on a two-year deal after a season with Championship side Featherstone Rovers.
Australia's Mark Nawaqanitawase will switch from rugby union to rugby league after signing a two-year deal with Sydney Roosters which starts in 2025.
England half-back Harry Smith extends his deal with Wigan Warriors until the end of the 2027 season.
| Pos | Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sale Sharks | 8 | 27 |
| 2 | Bath | 8 | 27 |
| 3 | Harlequins | 8 | 26 |
| 4 | Saracens | 8 | 25 |
| 5 | Northampton Saints | 8 | 25 |
| 6 | Exeter Chiefs | 8 | 23 |
| Pos | Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ealing Trailfinders | 6 | 26 |
| 2 | Doncaster | 6 | 24 |
| 3 | Nottingham | 6 | 21 |
| 4 | Cornish Pirates | 5 | 16 |
| 5 | Ampthill | 5 | 16 |
| 6 | Bedford Blues | 4 | 14 |
| Pos | Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wigan Warriors | 27 | 40 |
| 2 | Catalans Dragons | 27 | 40 |
| 3 | St Helens | 27 | 40 |
| 4 | Hull Kingston Rovers | 27 | 32 |
| 5 | Leigh Leopards | 27 | 32 |
| 6 | Warrington Wolves | 27 | 28 |
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