Late tries from George Hendy and Rory Hutchison gift Northampton Saints victory over stubborn Gloucester.

Joe Cokanasiga scores twice as Bath ended a three-game winless run in all competitions with a 36-28 victory over Sale.

Wales centre Joe Hawkins says missing the previous World Cup has made him more determined to make the next global tournament in Australia in 12 months.

Cardiff lift themselves back into the top half of the United Rugby Championship (URC) by defeating Ospreys 26-0 in a scrappy Welsh derby at St Helen's.

Saracens take advantage of Newcastle Red Bulls indiscipline to overturn a 10-point half-time deficit to eventually win 39-31.

Edinburgh's unbeaten start to this season's URC ends as they lose 31-12 to Benetton in Italy.

Tries for Cadan Murley, Jack Kenningham and a brace for Lucas Schmidt allow Harlequins to edge past Exeter Chiefs.

Scarlets again showcase their ability to attack with ball in hand but lose 54-26 at Bulls in a frantic URC encounter.

Beibhinn Parsons scores a hat-trick of tries as Ireland close out their WXV Global Series campaign by securing back-to-back wins over South Africa in Cape Town.

Dragons score five tries when beating winless Zebre at Rodney Parade in the United Rugby Championship.

Ulster's search for an opening win in this season's United Rugby Championship [URC] goes on as they fall to a 33-7 defeat by the Stormers in Cape Town.

Captain Meg Jones says England will aim to expand their attack to stay at the head of rugby's world order.