Cardiff scored five first-half tries on their way to a 42-14 bonus-point victory over Zebre Parma at the Arms Park.
The Scarlets claimed their first away win of the season as they defeated URC opponents Zebre Parma 41-24 at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi.
It was no surprise that Richie Mo'unga took hold of the All Blacks No 10 jersey at the start of the international season, given the season he'd endured relative to the more experienced Beauden Barrett.
Emirates Lions survived a stunning second-half fightback from Zebre to begin the inaugural United Rugby Championship with a thrilling 38-26 win in Parma.
Gavin Coombes scored four tries at Zebre as Munster secured second place in the northern section of the Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup.
Benetton followed up their shock win over Glasgow by claiming a 25-20 victory at Italian rivals Zebre in the Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup.
Matt Currie scored a try on his first Edinburgh start as Richard Cockerill’s side claimed an opening PRO14 Rainbow Cup triumph courtesy of an improved second-half display against Zebre.
Having endured four more Six Nations losses on the bounce, Italy have picked the team they hope can avoid a 2021 whitewash away to Scotland.
The Six Nations scoreboard didn't reflect kindly on Italy at Twickenham on February 13, but Franco Smith has stood by his XV.
Italy have recalled experienced duo Carlo Canna and Andrea Lovotti to their starting XV for Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash with England at Twickenham.
