England are the second-best side in the world when they can keep 15 players on the pitch, says Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney.

Great Britain sprint star Amy Hunt visited England's training base before Sunday's Nations Championship match against Australia.

Nick Timoney, Craig Casey and Sean Jansen will start for Ireland against Argentina in the Nations Championship on Friday night with Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier on the bench at the Aviva Stadium.

Wales flanker Jac Morgan believes he has added to his attacking game by moving to Gloucester in the Prem.

Scrum-half Alex Mitchell has been ruled out of the whole of England's Nations Championship after suffering his fourth hamstring injury of the year.

Clark Laidlaw, head coach at Super Rugby champions Hurricanes, has made a huge impact in New Zealand and would "welcome a conversation" about taking on the top job in Scotland.

We're back with series two and first up, Leinster, Ireland and Lions star, Jack Conan.

Mike Blair says New Zealand are motivated by their undefeated record against the Scots going into their Murrayfield meeting.

Jack Conan tells the Ireland Rugby Social podcast of Andy Farrell's influence in implementing a cultural shift in camp, his shoulder injury and desire to keep playing while he feels physically and mentally able.

World Rugby has laid out a vision of a safer and more continuous sport, but with a desire to "embrace the contest" around the breakdown and set-piece.

Defence coach Peter Murchie wants a vast improvement in his area of the game when Wales host Japan on Saturday.

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says his side must use the Prem Rugby Cup break asa means to kickstart their league campaign.