Ben Spencer and Harry Randall are named in England's squad for this month's Nations Championship after injury hits Alex Mitchell and Archie McParland.

Decorated defence guru Shaun Edwards says his offer to work for England at the forthcoming World Cup was turned down by head coach Steve Borthwick.

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?

Glasgow Warriors flanker Jamie Ritchie and Newcastle Red Bulls prop Elliot Millar Mills drop out of Scotland's Nations Championship squad following picking up injuries for their clubs over the weekend.

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?

What next for England after the WXV Global Series?

What is the Nations Championship, who is winning and who plays who this weekend?

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.