Eddie Jones says the unremitting pressure to win throughout the Rugby World Cup cycle makes the England head coach job the hardest in the sport.

Uncapped Saracens wing Noah Caluori is among the players named in Steve Borthwick's 36-man England squad for the autumn internationals.

Reigning Premiership Women's Rugby champions Gloucester-Hartpury open their new season with a convincing six-try win against Saracens.

As Welsh rugby faces its biggest shake-up in 20 years, BBC Sport looks at how we got here, why it matters and what happens next.

Leicester Tigers move up to fifth as they hold off Sale Sharks for a 36-35 win in a thrilling 10-try Prem encounter.

Munster maintained their winning start to the United Rugby Championship (URC) as they emerged from an error-strewn game against Connacht at Thomond Park.

Bath run in six tries to overcome a resilient Bristol 40-15 in a fierce west country derby to move up to second in the Prem.

Sale Sharks begin their Premiership Women's Rugby season with a victory over Leicester Tigers, after Exeter beat Trailfinders.

Exeter Chiefs moved up to third in the Prem table with a confident 39-12 victory over the still winless Gloucester at Sandy Park.

Cardiff's impressive home form continued in the United Rugby Championship as Ioan Lloyd kicked them to a dramatic one-point victory over Edinburgh.