Prem Rugby seemed on the brink of disaster after Worcester, Wasps and London Irish went bust, but there is renewed confidence and fresh money in the league.

Scotland's record try-scorer Darcy Graham is to miss the autumn internationals against New Zealand, Australia and Japan with a ruptured bicep.

Newcastle Red Bulls captain Tom Christie is excited as the new-look team take a step into the unknown in The Prem this season.

BBC Sport commentators and reporters analyse how the 10 Prem Rugby clubs will fare ahead of the start of the 2026-27 season.

Maddie Feaunati returns to bring big-game experience and dynamism to the back row as England take on a resurgent New Zealand at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

Bristol Bears hooker Gabriel Oghre signs a new contract with the Prem club.

Ugo and Sara chat to John Mitchell and Natasha Hunt about Shaun Edwards and New Zealand.

Rachel McLachlan and Evie Wills return from injury to start for Scotland against Australia in their final home match of the WXV Series on Saturday.

New Scarlets board member Carwyn Jones says Welsh rugby needs four professional teams as the threat of closure looms.

Bristol Bears pair Ethan Staddon and Noah Heward suffer ACL injuries while Kalaveti Ravouvou is out for 12 weeks with a knee injury.

New Bath signing Jamie Bhatti is out for months with a forearm injury says head of rugby Johann van Graan.

Head coach Geoff Parling says Leicester Tigers need to keep "evolving" in their constant pursuit of silverware.