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

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.

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.

Bristol Bears fly-half AJ MacGinty on returning after nine months out injured, his World Cup ambition and coaching aims.

George Furbank will make his first Prem start for Harlequins this weekend plus team news from all five games.

New Scarlets lock Alex Groves describes his remarkable return to rugby following heart surgery.

Gloucester winger Phil Cokanasiga is ruled out until January after undergoing surgery on a foot injury suffered against Exeter.

England Under-20 internationals Lucas Friday, Elliot Williams and Tate Williams all sign contract extensions with Harlequins.

Wales wing Josh Adams is nearing full fitness in time for the autumn internationals and looking forward to a World Cup trip to Australia next year.