Wade was yellow-carded late in the action amid a storming Bristol fightback, but he also showed his class with a treble that took his Premiership career try tally to 85.
Christian Wade scored a hat-trick of tries as Gloucester claimed a remarkable 44-41 Gallagher Premiership victory over west country rivals Bristol at Ashton Gate.
Fiji stamped their ticket to the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup final with a dominant 22 - 3 victory over the USA Eagles.
The USA Eagles produced a 28-15 win over a spirited Canada side in their opening game of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup in Los Angeles.
Fiji have survived a scare from Japan while ex-Wallabies midfielder Samu Kerevi has impressed in the opening sevens session at the Tokyo Olympics.
South Africa have snatched victory out of the jaws of defeat in a colossal extra-time final clash against Fiji to claim the Los Angeles Sevens title.
The man renowned for breaking Highlanders hearts in Christchurch three years ago returns to his former home ground after switching South Island allegiances.
As we near kick-off for the Tokyo Olympics, the stakes are rising as the World Sevens Series enters its third round in Hamilton this weekend.
Kiwi Nick Williams is known for being one of the hardest men in Welsh rugby but was reduced to tears this week after receiving a very special Christmas gift from Cardiff Blues.
Watch as special guest Blitzbok stalwart Chris Dry opens the Springbok Sevens door and reveals how they manage to consistently be at the top of their game.