England fly-half Fin Smith says an under-par autumn would trigger fundamental questions about the team's direction.

Wales and Bristol back Louis Rees-Zammit says he will be a winger who can play full-back this season for club and country.

History favours Wales, but a slump in form leaves their WXV opener against South Africa finely poised.

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says the Prem club has been sharing knowledge with Premier League side AFC Bournemouth.

Hooker Bryony Field will make her first start for England as the Red Roses take on Canada, who they beat in last year's World Cup final, in the WXV Global Series

Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe is still hungry for action despite signing up for a supporting role with Scarlets in United Rugby Championship.

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says the forthcoming WXV series represents an opportunity to start bringing on new talent with the 2029 World Cup in mind.

Ospreys could field a side that is a third Australian after a summer recruitment drive that brought in four players from the southern hemisphere.

Tom English chats with former Scotland captain turned All Blacks attack coach Mike Blair.

Joe Marchant is determined to convince England head coach Steve Borthwick of his Test credentials and convert his famous father-in-law to Sale's cause.

Scrum-half Ceitidh Ainsworth will make her first start for Scotland Women, while lock Sarah Bonar makes the match-day squad for the first time since the 2025 Rugby World Cup, for Saturday's visit by New Zealand.

Exeter winger Campbell Ridl is set to miss much of the season after suffering a knee ligament injury.