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

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

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.

George Horne's late penalty hits the post as Glasgow Warriors and Ulster play out a thrilling 33-33 draw in the United Rugby Championship.

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

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

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

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

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.