Bath score nine tries in a statement 62-15 win over Saracens as the Prem returns after an eight-week break.

Scarlets come out on top of the United Rugby Championship basement battle, running in six tries against a lacklustre Zebre.

Cardiff suffer heavy 40-7 loss to their United Rugby Championship play-off rivals in Pretoria despite Taulupe Faletau's injury return.

Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey and Scotland winger Kyle Steyn are shortlisted for the 2026 Six Nations Player of the championship award.

Leicester Tigers flanker Tommy Reffell is ruled out for around eight weeks after suffering a throat injury.

Scotland's Finn Russell, England internationals Ben Spencer, Ben Earl, Marcus Smith and Wales' Tomos Williams all start for their Prem clubs.

Exeter's England forward Ethan Roots will be out for up to six weeks after suffering a calf injury.

Wales captain Jac Morgan returns from a shoulder injury to make first Ospreys appearance since October.

Head coach John Mitchell includes a clutch of new faces in England's Women's Six Nations squad as he aims to build on September's Rugby World Cup triumph.

Bristol Bears return to the Prem as the in-form team, but against the backdrop of an injury crisis that has pushed them to the limit.

Promising Wales Under-20s backs Steffan Emanuel and Tom Bowen sign new deals to stay with Cardiff.