Wales Women end the World Cup in ninth position with a comfortable revenge win over South Africa at Surrey Sports Park.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Ospreys and Wales centre Jonathan Spratt is battling to play again this season after knee ligament surgery.

Ospreys captain Jerry Collins berates the officials after the 27-26 defeat to Ulster in Ravenhill.

Sale Sharks open their new Premiership account with a 35-18 win over a poor Newcastle Falcons side.

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

Ulster beat Magners League champions Ospreys 27-26 in the opening match of the season at Ravenhill.

Glasgow Warriors edge out Leinster to win their opening game of the Magners League season.

Team news ahead of Sunday's Aviva Premiership fixture (1500 BST).

Wasps face Harlequins in the Aviva Premiership at Twickenham on Saturday.

Bath and England prop David Flatman says there is more pressure than ever to pick up a trophy this season.

Former Wasps fly-half Danny Cipriani trains with US soccer team Colorado Rapids, raising fresh doubts about his planned move to Australian rugby team Melbourne Rebels.