Head coach John Mitchell says England's thrilling draw with Canada will inspire "greater things to come" from the world champions despite the result ending their record-breaking winning streak.

England's remarkable winning run comes to an end as they are held to a nail-biting 26-26 draw by Canada at Sandy Park.

Scotland suffer a second successive defeat in the WXV Global Series as New Zealand run out comfortable winners at Hive Stadium.

Wales have set themselves a new standard after clocking up a half-century of points in their WXV opener against South Africa.

Former Scotland scrum-half Mike Blair reveals his excitement after teaming up with Dave Rennie as New Zealand attack coach and the prospect of facing up against his home country.

Wales return to winning ways in emphatic fashion with an eight-try victory over South Africa at Cardiff Arms Park.

Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson tells the BBC's Saints Show that the club has better chance of defending their title.

Canada captain Sophie de Goede says she still loses sleep over their World Cup final loss to England last year.

England fly-half Fin Smith says an under-par autumn would trigger fundamental questions about the team's direction.

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says the Prem club has been sharing knowledge with Premier League side AFC Bournemouth.

The club says there has not been enough demand for the project.

Wales and Bristol back Louis Rees-Zammit says he will be a winger who can play full-back this season for club and country.