The upcoming Nations Championship matches present a selection dilemma for Steve Borthwick's England with just nine matches to go until the World Cup.

Uncapped Newcastle Falcons back row Ollie Leatherbarrow is called up by Scotland for the first time for the Nations Championship fixtures against New Zealand, Australia and Japan.

The main talking points from this weekend's Prem action, which was something of a throwback compared to the free-flowing rugby so far this season.

England pair Zoe Harrison and Meg Jones are named among the nominees for the World Rugby Player of the Year award.

Lyndon Faulkner is not in his role yet but is already intent on getting to grips with both the WRU's finances and plans to cut a region.

Joe Marchant is recalled to the England set-up after being included in a 36-player training camp for this autumn's Nations Championship matches.

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says he is not fazed by the club's difficult start to the season.

Munster head coach Clayton McMillan backs Gavin Coombes after the back row alleged he had been grabbed in the groin in Saturday's defeat by Leinster.

Marcus Smith sets the tone on his 200th Quins appearance as the Prem's bottom club topple London rivals Saracens 33-15.

Gloucester players "have got to have belief" in how good they can be says head coach George Skivington after their recent results.

Four second-half tries from Leicester defeat Northampton in a feisty wet weather contest.

A 2-0 series defeat for the Red Roses, their record 39-match winning streak and 41-match unbeaten run ended, and consecutive losses for the first time since 2016 - England are not invincible.