Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says their defeat against USA in the WXV Global Series opener at Tallaght Stadium was "a game we should have won".

The United States stage a remarkable second-half comeback to beat Ireland 40-36 in their WXV Global Series opener at Tallaght Stadium.

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.

Four summer signings are tipped to make a big impact at Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets in the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship.

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

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.