Australia are reduced to 11 men but dig in for a remarkable win against a much-changed South Africa side as they beat the world champions 42-38 in Perth.

The talking points as Dragons draw, Ospreys lose and Cardiff take the derby bragging rights against Scarlets on the opening weekend of the URC.

Saracens overcome a second-half red card for Nick Isiekwe to begin the Brendan Venter era with a 40-38 win at Leicester Tigers.

Cornish Pirates joint-head coach Gavin Cattle says his side are not as bad as their 73-40 defeat at Coventry would suggest.

Beibhinn Parsons becomes Ireland women's all-time record try scorer as they hold off a late comeback from Japan to register a 31-24 win in the WXV Global Series at Dexcom Stadium.

England edge past New Zealand with a last-gasp try by Zoe Harrison as they embrace the growing competitiveness of women's rugby.

England extend their unbeaten run to 41 Tests after Zoe Harrison scores a try in overtime as the Red Roses beat New Zealand 26-19 at the Allianz Stadium.

Wales may have suffered another Test defeat, but Sean Lynn's new-look side has given fans plenty to be optimistic about before next month's trip to Japan.

Former Wales prop Adam Jones will face one of his greatest challenges when he tackles the Cardiff half-marathon.

Scotland suffer a third successive defeat in the WXV Global Series as clinical Australia prove too strong in Edinburgh.

Gloucester produce an outstanding display in scoring seven tries to win 45-24 at last season's runners-up Exeter Chiefs.

Zoe Harrison scores last-gasp try as England defeat New Zealand at Allianz Stadium to avoid a second successive draw in the WXV Global Series.