Scarlets remain rooted to the bottom of the United Rugby Championship after a bonus-point defeat by Lions in the league's basement battle in Johannesburg.

Northampton go top of the Prem with an ultimately comfortable victory which leaves Newcastle still searching for a first league win of the campaign.

Bristol Bears need seven tries to beat Gloucester in a high-scoring Prem contest at Kingsholm.

Cardiff continue their 11-year league derby domination over Dragons to top the United Rugby Championship.

Connacht's Sean Naughton cannot convert Mack Hansen's 79th-minute try as the western province are beaten 28-27 by the Bulls at Dexcom Stadium.

Edinburgh seal their first United Rugby Championship win of the season with a morale-boosting bonus-point home success over Benetton.

Rowena Samarasinhe attempted to change rugby by launching World 12s. Does she think R360 can succeed where her own venture failed?

Australia internationals Len Ikitau and Tom Hooper will make their Exeter debuts in the Prem game against Harlequins on Sunday.

BBC Sport examines the origins of a tradition Exeter players have done for every team photo for two decades.

Scarlets remain rooted to the bottom of the United Rugby Championship after a bonus-point defeat by Lions in the league's basement battle in Johannesburg.

Ospreys head coach Mark Jones is looking to build on the success - and style - of their first win of the season when they welcome Glasgow Warriors to the Brewery Field on Saturday.