Harlequins moved to the top of the Premiership with a bonus-point win over Newcastle, while Bristol ended Sales' long winning home run.
Exeter Chiefs go top of the Premiership after a 24-14 bonus-point win against the Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate on Friday.
Clinical Ulster secured a big victory against Racing 92 in the Champions Cup while Bath edged out Cardiff and holders La Rochelle lost again.
Henry Slade held his nerve as Exeter launched their Champions Cup campaign with a stunning 19-18 victory over Toulon.
Claire Molloy chats exclusively to Sky about women's rugby struggles, her life as an A&E doctor and rugby player, and where Irish rugby has gone wrong.
Abbie Ward scored a fairytale try for Bristol Bears against Sale Sharks just 17 weeks on from giving birth.
Bath hung on to beat Bristol 20-19 as their near neighbours almost pulled off the upset; Sale go top of Gallagher Premiership with 40-22 victory over Newcastle.
Abbie Ward is in line to return for Bristol in their Women’s Premiership season-opener , just 17 weeks after giving birth.