The south Wales valleys club turned down the chance to bid for a place in the Welsh second tier when launched in 2024.

England fly-half Marcus Smith marks his Prem return with 15 of Harlequins' 20 points in a narrow victory over local rivals Saracens.

Former Wales women head coach Warren Abrahams dies aged 43 while working with Belgium at a sevens tournament in Kenya.

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy says he was "blown away" by the commitment from his players in Saturday's 28-7 win over Bulls.

Wing Tom Bowen scores a double as Cardiff beat Connacht 14-8 at the Arms Park in the United Rugby Championship.

Bath claim a bonus-point win to top the Prem table after fending off Gloucester's second-half comeback.

Glasgow Warriors run in seven unanswered tries at Scotstoun as they crush Dragons in the United Rugby Championship.

Leinster shake off their early-season woes to secure a deserved bonus-point United Rugby Championship win over the Sharks at Aviva Stadium.

Northampton Saints overpower rivals Leicester Tigers in the second half to close out a 32-26 win in a frenetic Prem contest at Franklin's Gardens.

Bristol Bears fight back to pip Exeter Chiefs 18-14 in a fiercely-fought West Country derby at Ashton Gate.

Ospreys enjoy a first victory of the United Rugby Championship season by beating Zebre convincingly in Bridgend.