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

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

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

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

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.

Cardiff continue their promising start to the United Rugby Championship (URC) with a six-try 40-27 home victory against Zebre.

Edinburgh made it two wins from two in the United Rugby Championship with a gritty 17-13 home success against Stormers.

After losing to Exeter at home in the Prem semi-final last season, Bath beat the Chiefs 40-34 in another thriller.

Connacht secure their first win of the season thanks to a late winner from debutant Ciaran Frawley against Benetton in Treviso.

Sale centre Alex Lozowski says the end of his decade-long stint at Saracens was an anti-climax after being reduced to a fringe player for his farewell campaign.

Christian Wade sits four away from Chris Ashton's all-time record of 101 as tries dominate Prem Rugby.