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

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.

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

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.

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.

Head coach Sean Lynn is still seeing the positives despite Wales' narrow WXV defeat to USA.

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.

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.

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