Rugby News

England forward Owen Trout's one-month absence from Leigh Leopards matches last season was due to a ban after testing positive for cannabis.

A Steve Borthwick England side which badly needs an uptick in performances and results, an Andy Farrell Ireland side that continues to confuse, and a Gregor Townsend Scotland side full of hope this autumn

Gregor Townsend has welcomed back Huw Jones, Finn Russell and Sione Tuipulotu as Scotland seek a first-ever victory over New Zealand in Saturday's Nations Championship.