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.

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.

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.

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

Glasgow Warriors begin their United Rugby Championship season in fine style as an impressive second-half turnaround earns a bonus-point win over Munster at Thomond Park.

Wales' resurgence suffers a blow with USA edging an entertaining WXV contest at Cardiff Arms Park.

URC champions Leinster are edged out 27-26 by the Lions in their season opener despite Fintan Gunne's first-half hat-trick of tries.

Ospreys well beaten by Sharks in United Rugby Championship opener but earn consolation four-try bonus.

A terrific try from full-back Santiago Carreras is the highlight of Bath's Prem opening night bonus-point victory over Harlequins.

James Pater and Tommy Freeman score hat-tricks as Northampton kick off their title defence with a 59-26 win over Newcastle.

Connacht fall to an opening-night defeat in the United Rugby Championship in Galway as the Stormers' power wore them down in the second half.