Is Marcus Smith in pole position to start for England at 10 against the Wallabies? And should Finn Russell's trash-talk ball-drop have gone unpunished?

As Ireland prepare for the northern hemisphere series in the 2026 Nations Championship, BBC Sport NI takes a look at how Andy Farrell's side is shaping up.

BBC Sport Wales provides a recap of what has happened so far in the inaugural Nations Championship and what will occur during the next month?

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says a lack of focus amongst his players was to blame for their 31-28 loss to Harlequins.

What next for England after the WXV Global Series?

Head coach Sean Lynn says Wales are not the finished product but he has been encouraged by their WXV Global Series.

Late tries from George Hendy and Rory Hutchison gift Northampton Saints victory over stubborn Gloucester.

Joe Cokanasiga scores twice as Bath ended a three-game winless run in all competitions with a 36-28 victory over Sale.

Wales centre Joe Hawkins says missing the previous World Cup has made him more determined to make the next global tournament in Australia in 12 months.

Cardiff lift themselves back into the top half of the United Rugby Championship (URC) by defeating Ospreys 26-0 in a scrappy Welsh derby at St Helen's.

Saracens take advantage of Newcastle Red Bulls indiscipline to overturn a 10-point half-time deficit to eventually win 39-31.

Edinburgh's unbeaten start to this season's URC ends as they lose 31-12 to Benetton in Italy.