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  • Exeter beat Gloucester on debut
    Fly-half Gareth Steenson stars as Exeter claim a memorable win 22-10 over Gloucester on their Premiership debut.

  • Treviso stun Scarlets in Italy
    Italian side Benetton Treviso announce their arrival in the Magners League with a stunning home victory over the Scarlets.

  • Australia edge Boks in thriller
    Australia edge a classic Tri-Nations encounter in Bloemfontein, a last-ditch penalty from Kurtley Beale settling the outcome in favour of the visitors.

  • England women chasing final glory
    England captain Catherine Spencer believes her side can end New Zealand's dominance of the women's game when the two meet in Sunday's World Cup final.

  • London Irish 33-16 Saracens
    London Irish stage a second-half comeback to defeat Saracens in the Premiership's opening London double-header.

  • Wasps 29-29 Harlequins
    Wasps share honours with Harlequins in a 29-29 draw at Twickenham.

  • Cardiff Blues 34-23 Edinburgh
    Cardiff Blues claim a bonus point win as Dan Parks has a dream debut against many of his Scotland team-mates.

  • Munster 33-17 Aironi
    Munster's under-strength side have to battle hard before overcoming Magners League newcomers Aironi in Saturday's clash at Musgrave Park.

  • Connacht 40-17 Dragons
    Connacht get their Magners League campaign off to a winning start with a comprehensive 40-17 win over the Dragons at the Sportsground in Galway.

  • Leeds v Bath (Sun)
    Leeds host Bath in Sunday's Aviva Premiership fixture (1500 BST).