Gloucester thrash a limp Harlequins at Kingsholm to go to the top of the early Prem standings.

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy jokes that Friday's thrilling 33-33 draw with Glasgow Warriors was "too entertaining" from his point of view.

Leicester Tigers pick up their first win of the season with a tense and hard-fought victory at Newcastle Red Bulls in the Prem.

Which players are impressing as Cardiff and Dragons enjoy strong starts in the United Rugby Championship while Scarlets and Ospreys are still hunting a win.

Leinster suffer a second consecutive defeat at the start of the new United Rugby Championship season as they lose 26-20 to the Sharks in Durban.

Louis Rees-Zammit scores a double as Bristol edge past reigning champions Northampton in a pulsating Prem tussle.

Munster register their first victory of the United Rugby Championship season with a 26-22 win over Bulls at Thomond Park.

Dragons secure a Welsh derby win in a United Rugby Championship (URC) 10-try thrilling encounter at Rodney Parade in Newport.

Ireland secure a comprehensive 43-19 win over Japan in their international Test at Virgin Media Park in Cork.

George Horne's late penalty hits the post as Glasgow Warriors and Ulster play out a thrilling 33-33 draw in the United Rugby Championship.

Ospreys beaten in Johannesburg after six-try Lions turn around half-time deficit in the United Rugby Championship.

Exeter boss Rob Baxter urges Henry Slade not to dwell on his missed kicks in their loss at Bath.