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

The 21-year-old centre is currently awaiting the results of a scan after suffering a serious-looking knee injury.

Wales release Rio Dyer from their Nations Championship squad after hamstring injury, with Scarlets wing Macs Page added for November's games.

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso should be fit to play for England in next month's Nations Championship matches.

Centre Garry Ringrose is set to miss Ireland's Nations Championship fixtures next month with a hamstring injury.

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 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.

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

Ollie Leatherbarrow's Scotland call-up is proof of Newcastle Red Bulls' increased competitiveness in the Prem this season, says Dan McFarland.

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

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