Alex Coles scores a hat-trick as Northampton run in 10 tries against Harlequins to return to the top of the Prem Rugby table.

Arthur Green strikes in the final minute as Bath repel an astonishing fightback in which Exeter had overturned a 26-0 deficit to draw level.

Leinster ensure a clean sweep of their United Rugby Championship festive derbies thanks to a dominant second-half performance against Connacht in the Aviva Stadium.

Glasgow Warriors move second in the United Rugby Championship with a bonus-point win over Zebre in Duncan Weir's final appearance.

Edinburgh defeat Benetton to ease the pressure on head coach Sean Everitt but are made to sweat at Stadio Monigo.

Kalaveti Ravouvou's try eight minutes from time earns Bristol Bears a hard-fought win over Sale Sharks at Ashton Gate to take them top of The Prem.

Newcastle Red Bulls win in The Prem for the first time since 2024 as they hold on for a 25-19 win against Gloucester.

Ulster move second in the United Rugby Championship with a 28-3 victory over Munster in Belfast.

Ospreys and Dragons start 2026 in style by beating Cardiff and Scarlets in the United Rugby Championship.

Wales number eight Aaron Wainwright is poised to leave Dragons and join Leicester at the end of this season.