England start their autumn campaign against Australia on Saturday as they bid to show they are genuine World Cup contenders.

Ireland and New Zealand are poised for their highly anticipated Soldier Field sequel, nine years on from a historic Irish win at the Chicago venue.

The autumn internationals get under way on Saturday as teams look to pick up vital ranking points before the draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe says he is hoping to play in a Six Nations title-winning side before he retires as he prepares for his 50th Scotland cap against the United States.

Head coach Andy Farrell dismisses talk of Ireland being "underdone" before Saturday's autumn Test opener against New Zealand in Chicago.

Bath score seven tries to beat Bristol Bears 49-19 in the Prem Cup at Ashton Gate, while Leicester Tigers win 10-8 at Newcastle Red Bulls.

Sonja McLaughlan, Chris Ashton and Alex Goode look ahead to the autumn internationals.

New Ulster general manager Rory Best says there is no "silver bullet" to fix any issues as he seeks to "drive" the province forward.

New Zealand's Amy Rule reflects on her rugby journey as she prepares to make her full Premiership Women's Rugby debut for Exeter.

England's coaching staff turn to their cricket counterparts for inspiration before their opening autumn Test against Australia at Allianz Stadium.

New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson recalls Beauden Barrett and Caleb Clarke for Saturday's Test against Ireland in Chicago.