Prem Rugby seemed on the brink of disaster after Worcester, Wasps and London Irish went bust, but there is renewed confidence and fresh money in the league.

Scotland's record try-scorer Darcy Graham is to miss the autumn internationals against New Zealand, Australia and Japan with a ruptured bicep.

Maddie Feaunati returns to bring big-game experience and dynamism to the back row as England take on a resurgent New Zealand at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

BBC Sport commentators and reporters analyse how the 10 Prem Rugby clubs will fare ahead of the start of the 2026-27 season.

Rachel McLachlan and Evie Wills return from injury to start for Scotland against Australia in their final home match of the WXV Series on Saturday.

Harlequins are without injured George Furbank and Marcus Smith for Friday's Prem opener but Bath's have Will Stuart back in their XV, while Newcastle start seven new signings.

With the new United Rugby Championship season starting on Friday evening, BBC Sport NI looks at the prospects for all four Irish teams in 2025-26.

BBC Sport Wales looks at the prospects for Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets in the 2026-27 United Rugby Championship season.

England back row Marlie Packer says defence coach Shaun Edwards' surprise move into the Red Roses set-up was partly inspired by his late mother Phyllis.

Tonga hooker Samiuela Moli reflects on the path - via vineyards, building sites and the collapse of his former club - that has led him to a fresh start at Leicester Tigers.