Zoe Harrison scores last-gasp try as England defeat New Zealand at Allianz Stadium to avoid a second successive draw in the WXV Global Series.

England extend their unbeaten run to 41 Tests after Zoe Harrison scores a try in overtime as the Red Roses beat New Zealand 26-19 at the Allianz Stadium.

Wales' resurgence suffers a blow with USA edging an entertaining WXV contest at Cardiff Arms Park.

Gloucester produce an outstanding display in scoring seven tries to win 45-24 at last season's runners-up Exeter Chiefs.

URC champions Leinster are edged out 27-26 by the Lions in their season opener despite Fintan Gunne's first-half hat-trick of tries.

Ospreys well beaten by Sharks in United Rugby Championship opener but earn consolation four-try bonus.

A terrific try from full-back Santiago Carreras is the highlight of Bath's Prem opening night bonus-point victory over Harlequins.

James Pater and Tommy Freeman score hat-tricks as Northampton kick off their title defence with a 59-26 win over Newcastle.

Connacht fall to an opening-night defeat in the United Rugby Championship in Galway as the Stormers' power wore them down in the second half.

Dragons draw their United Rugby Championship opener against Wayne Pivac's Benetton after Elliot Dee's late try.

Ulster's thrilling second-half comeback comes up short as Edinburgh leave Belfast with a 34-29 win in the opening game of the United Rugby Championship.

BBC Sport commentators and reporters analyse how the 10 Prem Rugby clubs will fare ahead of the start of the 2026-27 season.