Saracens score five tries to win at Newcastle Red Bulls for their third victory in the Prem Rugby Cup.

Harlequins snatch a late bonus-point win over Trailfinders as the Premiership Women's Rugby returned after a six-week break.

Glasgow Warriors maintain their standing at the top of the United Rugby Championship table with a bonus-point victory over Munster at Scotstoun.

Scarlets draw 20-20 with Benetton in the United Rugby Championship after late kicks are missed in the Treviso fog.

Exeter's Australia flanker Tom Hooper will miss between six and eight weeks after straining a knee ligament.

Reiko Ioane returns to start in a much-changed Leinster side for their United Rugby Championship game against Edinburgh at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Ulster hooker Rob Herring and wing Zac Ward are both recalled for the province's United Rugby Championship game against Cardiff at the Affidea Stadium.

Wales Six Nations hopefuls Reuben Morgan-Williams and Gareth Thomas to start for Ospreys against Dragons at Bridgend in the URC on Saturday.

Newcastle Red Bulls bring in Scotland hooker George Turner on a one-year deal from fellow Prem side Harlequins.

Former England captain Jo Yapp has been appointed as England Rugby's Head of Women's Pathway – a newly created role developing the next generation of Red Roses.

BBC Sport's Sara Orchard explains why Premiership Women's Rugby remains without a title sponsor.