England flanker Guy Pepper was first identified by Steve Borthwick in 2022 and will now start against Australia.

Bristol wing Louis Rees-Zammit says he hopes to be fit for Wales' autumn opening game against Argentina on Sunday, 9 November.

New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson says Jordie Barrett has given his team some "insights" into Ireland ahead of Saturday's Test match in Chicago.

Rory Best will return to Ulster Rugby as General Manager, succeeding Bryn Cunningham who announced he was stepping down in September.

Leicester Tigers back-row Emeka Ilione is ruled out for up to three months after suffering a shoulder injury.

With New Zealand heading north for November clashes with Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales, BBC Sport NI takes a look at their current form.

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.