Robert Baloucoune, James McNabney and Joe Hopes sign contract extensions with Ulster.

England head coach Steve Borthwick says his players have tried to make most of limited preparation time for their Test against a comparatively battle-hardened Australia.

Exeter's Kane James and Bath's Louie Hennessey are aiming to make an impression with Wales in November's Nations Championship.

Wales head coach Sean Lynn says no shirt is safe as he hints he will make changes for the second WXV Test against Japan on Saturday.

Head coach Gregor Townsend on the challenge of finding Scotland's first win over New Zealand and getting high-ball help from Australia.

Chris is in the England camp to speak to two of the selections in Steve Borthwick's squad

Newcastle Red Bulls captain Tom Christie extends his contract through to the end of the 2028-29 season.

Bristol Bears and England centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg will have to wait until December to play again following a head injury.

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso should be fit to play for England in next month's Nations Championship matches.

Wales lock Freddie Thomas says being overlooked for the Nations Championship gives him extra motivation to perform for Gloucester.

Exeter boss Rob Baxter is excited about Dallas McLeod's impeding arrival from New Zealand.

Prop Sisilia Tuipulotu has hazy memories of growing up in Tokyo as she bids for back-to-back WXV Global Series wins in Japan with Wales.