Head coach Gregor Townsend on the challenge of finding Scotland's first win over New Zealand and getting high-ball help from Australia.

Where a player is born in only one part of the story - BBC Sport traces the playing journey of Wales' 100 most recent internationals.

Bristol Bears have signed 21-year-old Samoan forward Totoa Auvaa, two weeks after he was sacked by Saracens.

The upcoming Nations Championship matches present a selection dilemma for Steve Borthwick's England with just nine matches to go until the World Cup.

Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong is cited over an alleged groin grab in Leinster's United Rugby Championship win over Munster on Saturday.

Uncapped Newcastle back row Ollie Leatherbarrow is called up by Scotland for the first time for the Nations Championship fixtures against New Zealand, Australia and Japan.

The main talking points from this weekend's Prem action, which was something of a throwback compared to the free-flowing rugby so far this season.

England pair Zoe Harrison and Meg Jones are named among the nominees for the World Rugby Player of the Year award.

Ulster back row Juarno Augustus is relishing being back in his native South Africa as he prepares to face his former club Stormers after recovering from ankle surgery.

Lyndon Faulkner is not in his role yet but is already intent on getting to grips with both the WRU's finances and plans to cut a region.

Dragons prop Dillon Lewis is hoping for more Wales caps in the Nations Championship after a successful return from the international wilderness.

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says he is not fazed by the club's difficult start to the season.