George Ford starts at fly-half and Tommy Freeman at centre for England's opening autumn Test against Australia on Saturday.

Henry Pollock and Noah Caluori are among BBC Sport's five players in the England squad aged 22 or under looking to break into Steve Borthwick's starting team.

Bristol Bears sign Cardiff and Wales scrum-half Ellis Bevan on a four-week loan.

Hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie says he did not think about winning a 50th cap when he finally returned for England after a career-threatening injury and a heart issue.

Former Ireland captain Rory Best joins Gavin Andrews and Conor Murray on the Ireland Rugby Social to discuss New Zealand, Joe Schmidt and the current Irish squad.

Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell says captain Caelan Doris "feels really good" as his side prepare to face the All Blacks in Chicago on Saturday.

Cardiff number eight Taulupe Faletau is ruled out with a knee injury and replaced by uncapped Olly Cracknell of Leicester Tigers.

England centre Fraser Dingwall signs a contract extension with Northampton Saints for the "2026-27 season and beyond".

Tommy Freeman scores four tries against Saracens, Marcus Smith stars against Newcastle Red Bulls and Adam Radwan misses out on England - here are the Prem talking points.

Nine years on from a seismic day in Irish rugby, Ireland and New Zealand return to Soldier Field in Chicago for the latest instalment of what has become a major rivalry.

Ashy and Ugo discuss England's autumn squad and react to the WRU's plan to cut a region.