Star full-back Ellie Kildunne is dropped to the bench as England shake up selection in response to a first defeat in four years.

Ulster duo Jamie Benson and James McNabney have been handed their first Ireland call-ups for November's Nations Championship matches.

Former Sale player Hyron Andrews - who was found dead at his new team's hotel base before a Champions Cup match - died of natural causes, an autopsy finds.

Wales boss Steve Tandy on making tough Nations Championship selection calls as he counts down to the 2027 World Cup in Australia.

Saracens hope to extend Maro Itoje's deal amid reported interest from Top 14 clubs, which could spell the end of the England captain's Test career.

Bath confirm number eight Dan du Preez will be sidelined for a "considerable time" with a torn hamstring.

Marcus Smith is set to make his 200th appearance for Harlequins when they take on London rivals Saracens on Sunday.

Macs Page tipped for a "huge future" with Wales despite being left out of Steve Tandy's Nations Championship squad.

Canada international back-row Mason Flesch joins Newcastle Red Bulls on a deal until the end of the 2026-27 season.

Wales boss Steve Tandy believes Taulupe Faletau is a World Cup contender despite missing out on the Nations Championship squad.

Wales include uncapped Dragons backs Aneurin Owen and Che Hope in the squad for November Nations Championship Tests but Taulupe Faletau misses out.

Glasgow Warriors hooker Aicha Sutcliffe will make her first Scotland start in one of three changes made by interim head coach Dave Butcher for their final WXV Global Series match against Australia in Canberra on Friday.