England coach Eddie Jones says that a change in rules and refereeing can help rugby break a cycle of dour defensive matches

France, without a host of top stars because of club commitments, face an "impossible task" against England on Sunday says Benjamin Kayser.

Johnny Sexton and Robbie Henshaw return to Ireland training after injury but Billy Burns and James Lowe will miss Saturday's Scotland game.

Pablo Matera is stripped of the Argentina captaincy and suspended along with two team-mates for "discriminatory and xenophobic" comments in historical social media posts.

World champions South Africa and Australia will play Scotland at Murrayfield in November next year.

Wales need more time to adapt to head coach Wayne Pivac's attempted change in style, says hooker Ken Owens.

Wasps forward Alfie Barbeary is called up to the England squad for the Autumn Nations Cup final against France on Sunday.

Dragons back-rower Ross Moriarty has ankle surgery after being injured while training with Wales.

Ulster go top of Pro14 Conference A after an eighth victory out of eight this season against Edinburgh.

Munster extend their lead at the top of Pro14 Conference B to 16-points with an eight-try dismantling of Zebre.

Cardiff Blues coach John Mulvihill says his side are "running on fumes" without their internationals after five defeats in eight games.