With 45 days left in the countdown to the Heineken Cup, the rugby season kicked off for English, Irish, Welsh and Scottish clubs at the weekend.
Defending Guinness Premiership champions Sale Sharks got off to a losing start, going down 35-23 to Leicester Tigers at Welford Road.
Northampton Saints edged a tight affair against Newcastle Falcons, triumphing 25-23.
London Irish beat Harlequins 20-19, Topsy Ojo getting the Exiles' only try.
Wasps' 21-19 victory over Saracens saw the Londoners outscoring Sarries by two tries to one.
Bristol produced the result of the weekend, chalking up five tries to beat Worcester Warriors 41-11.
Olly Morgan and Jack Adams were on target as European Challenge Cup champions Gloucester beat Bath 24-19, Danny Grewcock grabbing a brace for the visitors.
Meanwhile in the Magner Celtic League last year's champions Ulster got off to the perfect start with a home victory over Llanelli Scarlets, running in three tries in a 31-16 triumph.
Connacht lie second after an impressive opening day result, beating Border Reivers 29-15 at Netherdale.
Cardiff Blues scored the result of the weekend to go third, beating Heineken Cup champions Munster 22-13.
At the Liberty Stadium, the boot of James Hook was the difference as the Ospreys beat Edinburgh Gunners 17-11.
Newport Gwent Dragons edged a thriller against Glasgow Warriors, kicking a last minute penalty to win 24-23.
Leinster had a free weekend.