Saracens started their quest for a fourth European Cup with an impressive bonus-point victory over Bulls in blustery conditions at StoneX Stadium.

Glasgow Warriors opened their Investec Champions Cup campaign with a dominant 33-19 bonus-point victory against visitors Sale Sharks.

Munster began their Investec Champions Cup Pool 3 campaign with a comprehensive 33-7 bonus-point win over a Stade Francais team who played much of the second half with 13 men.

A late Bayonne penalty denied Scarlets an opening-round victory in the European Challenge Cup.

Northampton started their Investec Champions Cup campaign in style with a convincing 38-8 bonus-point win over Castres at Franklin’s Gardens.

Cardiff twice let the lead slip as they were edged out by Lyon in the European Challenge Cup.

Exeter Chiefs were beaten 39-21 by a strong Sharks side in an eventful opening Investec Champions Cup pool match in Durban.

The Drua’s rise in the rugby arena has not only showcased the team’s prowess but has also created a sense of unity among fans who share a love for the sport.

Competing against veteran half-backs like Peni Matawalu and Frank Lomani in the upcoming Super Rugby season will be no easy feat for Philip Baselala.

Bath fell short of completing a thrilling comeback in torrential conditions at the Rec as La Rochelle held on to claim an opening-game victory in the Champions Cup.

Two Fijians will feature in the first European Champions Cup match tomorrow when England side Bath hosts France Top 14 giants La Rochelle.

New Fiji Airways Men’s 7s forward, Kavekini Taniavanuakula, can’t wait to share his experience with aspiring players.