Prem Rugby seemed on the brink of disaster after Worcester, Wasps and London Irish went bust, but there is renewed confidence and fresh money in the league.

Scotland's record try-scorer Darcy Graham is to miss the autumn internationals against New Zealand, Australia and Japan with a ruptured bicep.

Maddie Feaunati returns to bring big-game experience and dynamism to the back row as England take on a resurgent New Zealand at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

BBC Sport commentators and reporters analyse how the 10 Prem Rugby clubs will fare ahead of the start of the 2026-27 season.

Bristol Bears pair Ethan Staddon and Noah Heward suffer ACL injuries while Kalaveti Ravouvou is out for 12 weeks with a knee injury.

New Scarlets board member Carwyn Jones says Welsh rugby needs four professional teams as the threat of closure looms.

Rachel McLachlan and Evie Wills return from injury to start for Scotland against Australia in their final home match of the WXV Series on Saturday.

New Bath signing Jamie Bhatti is out for months with a forearm injury says head of rugby Johann van Graan.

Head coach Geoff Parling says Leicester Tigers need to keep "evolving" in their constant pursuit of silverware.

Harlequins are without injured George Furbank and Marcus Smith for Friday's Prem opener but Bath's have Will Stuart back in their XV, while Newcastle start seven new signings.

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso could be one of England's stars at next summer's World Cup if he can keep fit this season, says Exeter boss Rob Baxter.

With the new United Rugby Championship season starting on Friday evening, BBC Sport NI looks at the prospects for all four Irish teams in 2025-26.