Newcastle’s first league win since March 2023 was popular and long-awaited, while Northampton's skills dazzle and the Slater Cup inspires, writes Chris Jones.

Head coach Warren Gatland tries to work out where he will fit the "best back in Wales" Ben Thomas into his side for the November internationals.

Warren Gatland joins Chris, Ashy and Ugo to discuss his Wales squad and we talk Newcastle

Freddie Thomas and Blair Murray are named by Wales for the autumn series along with Rhodri Williams, 10 years after his last cap.

Sale Sharks bring in Irish hooker Tadgh McElroy on a deal until the end of next season.

Marlie Packer says she wants to remain England captain for next year's Rugby World Cup and "inspire" future generations of young women.

A non-contact version of rugby union will be played in schools to help the RFU manage a "decline in participation over injury fears".

Fit, confident and playing with a smile on his face, Jacob Stockdale believes he has found form by focusing on his strengths, rather than his weaknesses.

Michael Cheika says it was an "exaggeration" to say he gave his players a verbal "hairdryer" at half-time of Leicester's comeback win against Gloucester.

Gloucester centre Max Llewellyn says the team's new attacking style is the key to his good form after scoring a hat-trick in the narrow 29-26 Premiership defeat by Leicester Tigers.

Warren Gatland says decisions surrounding squad selection will be based on what is best for Welsh rugby and not about protecting himself.