Warriors put Bears to the sword
The Worcester Warriors scored seven tries to hammer the Bristol Bears 52-7 while there were also English Premiership wins for Gloucester, Saracens, the Sale Sharks, Leicester Tigers and Exeter Chiefs.
Saints survive Bears thriller
Northampton beat Bristol 45-40 in an 11-try cliffhanger, while there were Premiership wins for Wasps, Exeter, Harlequins, Saracens and Leicester.
Kirchner loaned to Bristol
Dragons fullback Zane Kirchner has joined the Bristol Bears on an emergency one-month loan deal.
Saracens see off committed Newcastle
Saracens started their English Premiership title defence with a 32-21 victory against Newcastle, while there were also wins for Bristol, Exeter, Harlequins, Gloucester and Wasps.
