Ireland score six tries to beat South Africa in the first of two WXV Global Series meetings in Cape Town.

A 2-0 series defeat for the Red Roses, their record 39-match winning streak and 41-match unbeaten run ended, and consecutive losses for the first time since 2016 - England are not invincible.

Ulster's winless start to the United Rugby Championship stretches to four games as they are beaten 34-26 by the Bulls in Pretoria.

Wales earn a three-try victory against Japan in tricky Tokyo conditions to secure a second win of their WXV campaign.

England suffer back-to-back defeats for the first time in a decade as Canada win 31-22 in Ottawa, including a hat-trick for captain Sophie de Goede.

Christian Wade equals Chris Ashton's Prem try-scoring record with a 101st score as Newcastle post their first league win of their season against Sale.

Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau suffers another injury blow after just one game back with Cardiff.

Gloucester storm to their first win over Bath in the Prem at Kingsholm since April 2022 with a 23-5 victory built on an immense defensive display.

A sparkling display from scrum-half Hector Patterson inspires Edinburgh to a comfortable URC victory over Lions.

Christian Wade has equalled the Prem Rugby try-scoring record, level on 101 with Chris Ashton, and the Newcastle winger has shown no signs of slowing down.

Connacht return to winning ways in the United Rugby Championship with an eight-try 48-27 victory over Zebre at Dexcom Stadium.

Sharks score six tries to become first side to beat Cardiff at the Arms Park in 2026 in the United Rugby Championship.