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.

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

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

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

Dwayne Peel names two locks to start together for the first time in their URC game 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.

Former coach Lyn Jones Dragons are the obvious choice if the WRU cuts the number of professional teams in Wales.