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Fin Smith sets England autumn ultimatum to hit form
Fin Smith sets England autumn ultimatum to hit form

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

Rees-Zammit to return to wing for new season
Rees-Zammit to return to wing for new season

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

New-look Wales target statement South Africa win
New-look Wales target statement South Africa win

History favours Wales, but a slump in form leaves their WXV opener against South Africa finely poised.

Field to make first England start in World Cup final rematch with Canada
Field to make first England start in World Cup final rematch with Canada

Hooker Bryony Field will make her first start for England as the Red Roses take on Canada, who they beat in last year's World Cup final, in the WXV Global Series

Ainsworth makes first Scotland start as Bonar returns on bench
Ainsworth makes first Scotland start as Bonar returns on bench

Scrum-half Ceitidh Ainsworth will make her first start for Scotland Women, while lock Sarah Bonar makes the match-day squad for the first time since the 2025 Rugby World Cup, for Saturday's visit by New Zealand.

Anscombe happy to play Scarlets supporting role
Anscombe happy to play Scarlets supporting role

Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe is still hungry for action despite signing up for a supporting role with Scarlets in United Rugby Championship.

BBC Radio Scotland Rugby Podcast
BBC Radio Scotland Rugby Podcast

Tom English chats with former Scotland captain turned All Blacks attack coach Mike Blair.

Ospreylia: How Welsh club turned to a land down under
Ospreylia: How Welsh club turned to a land down under

Ospreys could field a side that is a third Australian after a summer recruitment drive that brought in four players from the southern hemisphere.

Marchant set on England comeback after Sale arrival
Marchant set on England comeback after Sale arrival

Joe Marchant is determined to convince England head coach Steve Borthwick of his Test credentials and convert his famous father-in-law to Sale's cause.

Injured Exeter winger Ridl to miss most of season
Injured Exeter winger Ridl to miss most of season

Exeter winger Campbell Ridl is set to miss much of the season after suffering a knee ligament injury.

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