Overview
- Finn Russell steered champions Bath to a 38-17 derby win over Gloucester, securing a first-half bonus point and underscoring their title defense intent.
- Bristol edged Exeter 18-14 despite a 20-minute red card for Tom Jordan and two backline HIAs, with Sam Worsley’s late penalty sealing a gritty victory.
- Glasgow routed the Dragons 49-0 at Scotstoun with seven tries, including a first club score for Gregor Brown, to bounce back decisively from last week’s loss.
- The Stormers stayed unbeaten and finished the round top of the URC after a 34-0 shutout of Scarlets, though veteran Deon Fourie suffered a bicep injury.
- Benetton beat the Lions 41-15 in Treviso as Louis Lynagh scored four tries, while Ospreys blanked Zebre 24-0, Ulster downed the Bulls 28-7 and Munster edged Edinburgh 20-19.