Edinburgh back row Liam McConnell will make his Scotland debut against the United States in Saturday's opening Nations Series game at Murrayfield.

Exeter Chiefs' Ireland co-captain Edel McMahon will miss the rest of the season as she prepares for knee surgery.

Serial winner England and Gloucester-Hartpury prop Maud Muir on returning "home" to her club after World Cup success.

Jack Crowley is named to start at fly-half in Ireland's much-anticipated Chicago rematch against New Zealand, while returning captain Caelan Doris will start on the bench.

Gloucester forward Freddie Thomas is hoping the new Steve Tandy era can help lift Wales from the previous dark spot they found themselves in.

BBC Sport NI looks at the big issues facing Rory Best when he starts his new job at Affidea Stadium.

As the sides prepare to meet again on Saturday, can you name Ireland's 23-man squad from the famous win over the All Blacks in 2016?

Bristol wing Louis Rees-Zammit says he hopes to be fit for Wales' autumn opening game against Argentina on Sunday, 9 November.

England flanker Guy Pepper was first identified by Steve Borthwick in 2022 and will now start against Australia.

Leicester Tigers back-row Emeka Ilione is ruled out for up to three months after suffering a shoulder injury.

New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson says Jordie Barrett has given his team some "insights" into Ireland ahead of Saturday's Test match in Chicago.