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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Bristol Bears claim a notable win away against Sale Sharks, running in five tries in a 34-24 success at CorpAcq Stadium.

Cardiff triumph in the first United Rugby Championship (URC) Welsh derby of the season by beating Scarlets in Llanelli.