Sale Sharks and England forward Jonny Hill has received a 10-week ban - with four weeks suspended - after accepting a charge that he abused a spectator.
Henry Slade proved his fitness ahead of England's Autumn Nations Series opener but could not prevent Exeter from suffering defeat by Harlequins.
Six-try Bath powered their way to a bonus-point victory over Sale Sharks to round off the first block of Gallagher Premiership matches in style.
Bristol regained top spot in the Gallagher Premiership as centre Kalaveti Ravouvou scored two tries to underpin a 31-23 victory over champions Northampton at Ashton Gate.
Alex Lozowski booted a penalty with the game's final kick as Saracens claimed a thrilling 37-35 Gallagher Premiership victory over Bristol at Ashton Gate.
Northampton bounced back from their derby disappointment in style as they trounced Sale while Newcastle earned their first Premiership victory in over a year.
Tom Roebuck scored twice as Sale cruised to a thumping 43-10 bonus-point win to condemn Newcastle to a 25th successive Premiership defeat.
Wasps, London Irish and Worcester have each applied for a place in next season's expanded Championship ahead of Sunday's deadline.
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The 2025 Women's Six Nations fixtures have been announced as England's Red Roses go in search of seventh successive championship.
We look at the reasons the British and Irish Lions have selected Ireland head coach Andy Farrell to lead them on the 2025 tour of Australia, live on Sky.
The British and Irish Lions have confirmed plans for a first women's tour - which will send a team to New Zealand for a three-Test series in 2027.
Sky Sports' Will Greenwood believes England's "outstanding" recent performances against New Zealand have put them back among the world's top four rugby teams.
Former England international Will Greenwood believes head coach Steve Borthwick can have his side in a better place come the World Cup.
Former England international Will Greenwood spoke to Sky Sports News to reflect on the defeat to Scotland.
Katy Daley-McLean says the 2025 World Cup in England will have huge support and calls on other nations to turn professional.