Bath Rugby soared to the top of the Premiership table with a convincing 40-13 victory over Sale Sharks at a sold-out Rec.
Gloucester Rugby ended their Premiership block in style, claiming a 36-7 bonus-point win over Newcastle Falcons at Kingsholm.
Bristol Bears came from 15 points down to secure a 31-23 bonus-point victory over Northampton Saints in the Gallagher Premiership.
Rob Baxter's side have been boosted by the return of Slade who is set to play his first competitive match of the season with England's Autumn Nations Series campaign just around the corner.
Tim Swiel signs a short-term deal with Saracens as injury cover for Louie Johnson ahead of the Premiership Rugby Cup campaign.
Leicester Tigers secure a hard-fought 29-26 win over Gloucester to retain the Slater Cup in a thrilling Premiership clash.
Saracens claimed a dramatic 37-35 victory over Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate, thanks to Alex Lozowski’s 83rd-minute penalty.
A breakdown of the week's National League Rugby Preview Show. In National 2 East's segment, Chris Heal speaks to Bury St Edmunds Director Jacob Ford about the club's summer of change.
Northampton Saints secure a dominant victory over Sale Sharks with seven tries and a 30-point lead by halftime.
National League Rugby's Round 7 Preview Show. Chris Heal is joined by Bury St Edmunds Director of Rugby Jacob Ford to discuss a summer of change at the club.
Newcastle Falcons ended their Gallagher Premiership winless streak on Friday night with a hard-fought 27-21 victory over Exeter Chiefs at Kingston Park.