RugbyNewcastle beat Sale 17-3 as Wade scores
Newcastle took a 17-3 win over Sale. Christian Wade crossed in the right corner during the second half.
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RugbyCornish Pirates concede record 73-point haul at Coventry
Cornish Pirates suffered a 73-40 defeat at Coventry, conceding 11 tries and their highest points total in a Championship match. Two yellow cards early in the second half swung a contest that had still been in the balance at half-time.
RugbyGloucester make a statement at Exeter with 45-24, seven-try win
Gloucester swept aside Exeter Chiefs 45-24 at Sandy Park on the opening weekend of the new season. The Cherry and Whites scored seven tries against last season’s runners-up.
RugbyStormers win in Galway after wearing down Connacht in the second half
Connacht opened their United Rugby Championship season with defeat at Dexcom Stadium in Galway, beaten by Stormers side that grew more powerful after the break. The South Africans made the difference in the final quarter.
RugbyRyan Elias set to join Scarlets’ 200 club
Wales hooker Ryan Elias is due to make his 200th Scarlets appearance against Cardiff on Saturday in the United Rugby Championship opener. At 31, he believes his best years may still lie ahead.
RugbyRob Baxter sets Premiership title target for Exeter
After reaching the Premiership final last season, Exeter must target the title, according to Rob Baxter. The coach also stresses the importance of a fast start in an 18-match season.