Bristol set out their top-four aspirations with a statement win, while Gloucester's renaissance continues in the second round of Prem action.

Nel Metcalfe is in a 30-strong party that will be led by co-captains Alex Callender and Kate Williams for back-to-back Tests in Japan.

Sale overcome Jacques Vermeulen's red card to defeat Saracens 21-17 and pick up their first win of The Prem campaign.

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy jokes that Friday's thrilling 33-33 draw with Glasgow Warriors was "too entertaining" from his point of view.

Which players are impressing as Cardiff and Dragons enjoy strong starts in the United Rugby Championship while Scarlets and Ospreys are still hunting a win.

Leicester Tigers pick up their first win of the season with a tense and hard-fought victory at Newcastle Red Bulls in the Prem.

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

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

Leinster suffer a second consecutive defeat at the start of the new United Rugby Championship season as they lose 26-20 to the Sharks in Durban.

Munster register their first victory of the United Rugby Championship season with a 26-22 win over Bulls at Thomond Park.