A look at returning Ireland head coach Andy Farrell's in-tray as he prepares to name his squad for next month's autumn internationals.

Wales' autumn hopefuls are poised for a final chance to impress new coach Steve Tandy before his first squad announcement.

Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Alan Dickens wishes he could "press the fast forward button" in an attempt to get his team up to speed in The Prem.

Leicester Tigers back-row Emeka Ilione on what it's like to balance a burgeoning rugby career with his medical studies.

Henry Arundell's fast start at Bath continues, Marcus Smith shows another side to his game, while patched-up Bristol win in the latest round of Prem matches.

England and British & Irish Lions scrum-half Alex Mitchell agrees a new "multi-year" contract with Prem side Northampton Saints.

Former England centre Luther Burrell believes clubs were put off hiring him after he went public to reveal racist abuse he suffered during his time at Newcastle.

Ex-Scotland captain Stuart Hogg, who pleaded guilty to domestic abuse of his ex-wife, says retiring to save his marriage was the "biggest mistake" of his life.

The 22-year-old will join the west Wales side in November having won the Super Rugby Pacific title.

Teenage wing Tom Bowen is only thinking of Cardiff despite form that has sparked comparisons with Shane Williams and talk of a Wales call-up.

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says he is frustrated his side were not able to win at Bristol in the Prem but will not overreact to the defeat.