World champions South Africa humiliate woeful Wales by inflicting a record home 73-0 defeat on their hosts.

Gloucester secure their first Prem win of the season against a misfiring Harlequins.

Hooker Daf Hughes scores a hat-trick as depleted Cardiff win 29-14 at Zebre to continue their impressive start to the United Rugby Championship.

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy hopes the injury which forced Iain Henderson to withdraw from the starting line-up for Friday's URC win over Benetton is not too serious.

A first Prem away win since 2024 showed some hallmarks of Exeter Chiefs' glory days, says director of rugby Rob Baxter.

Leinster full-back Hugo Keenan is aiming to be fit for Ireland's Six Nations campaign after being sidelined by a hip injury.

South Africa's double World Cup winning captain Siya Kolisi has no doubts about the validity of the Springboks' game against Wales.

Manu Tuilagi, who won 60 caps for England, says he may take up the option of representing Samoa at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Joaquin Moro scores two tries as Leicester Tigers return to the Prem with a bonus-point victory at Newcastle.

Exeter Chiefs score 21 unanswered points to come from 26-6 down to win by a point at Sale Sharks to move top of The Prem.

Champions Leinster fight back from half-time deficit to beat strugglers Dragons at Rodney Parade in the United Rugby Championship.