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

Former Scotland scrum-half Mike Blair reveals his excitement after teaming up with Dave Rennie as New Zealand attack coach and the prospect of facing up against his home country.

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.