In-form Sale full-back Joe Carpenter admits part of him is focused on outshining Harlequins' George Furbank this weekend to advance his case for an England recall.

Charlie Atkinson has had three professional clubs and plenty of set-backs in his career so far, but now he is riding high with a resurgent Gloucester

Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit is reaping the rewards of the work he has put into training, said Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam.

Harlequins head coach Jason Gilmore says he expected a difficult start to the season following a summer of changes.

Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau is set to make his first appearance since March in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.

Former Australia wing Marika Koroibete is tipped to make a difference for Ospreys in their URC derby against Dragons at Rodney Parade.

Leicester Tigers make five changes for the visit of early Prem leaders Gloucester in the Slater Cup.

Munster will host a special ceremony before next week's Investec Champions Cup game against Racing 92 in Cork to mark the 10-year anniversary of Anthony Foley's passing.

Gloucester-Hartpury sign Australia tight-head prop Bridie O'Gorman for the 2026-27 Premiership Women's Rugby season.

Danny and Sara chat to Irish rugby legend Peter O’Mahony about his illustrious career.

Irish, Scottish and Welsh teams have the added incentive of competing for a home final in the 2026-27 Celtic Challenge.

New Gloucester forwards coach Brett Deacon says he has endeavoured to make the side "tougher" and "harder" aiding their successful start to the season.