Leicester beat Bristol 22-16 away at Ashton Gate to move to the top of the Premiership rugby table. Tries from Freddie Steward, Adam Radwan, Ollie Hassell-Collins and Jamie Blamire secured the win, with Bristol's Louis Rees-Zammit scoring an early try of his own. Bristol kept pushing late on but Leicester held firm.
North Wales Crusaders have secured a place in the Rugby Football League Championship for 2027, after earlier withdrawing their licence bid. Supporters and volunteers rallied to form a new company, and the club's newly agreed business plan means its home games will be played at Colwyn Bay.
Wales wing Ellis Mee has signed a new contract extension with Scarlets. The 23-year-old has played 43 times for the club since joining in 2024 and has also earned 11 Test caps for Wales.
Bristol City centre-back Luke McNally has returned to action after 20 months out with a serious knee injury. He spoke warmly about his gratitude for being back playing and for the support of his team-mates.
