English professional rugby union club based in Exeter, Devon
Gloucester Blues edge Exeter Chiefs in a high-tempo Premiership opener, with Dewi Lake's impact and Will Joseph’s pace steering them to a 34-26 victory after a first-half surge. Exeter fight back amid injuries, but Gloucester maintain momentum into the season.
Darcy Graham's bicep rupture rules him out of the autumn internationals and parts of Edinburgh's URC campaign, with Scotland seeking depth in the back line as injuries bite ahead of November fixtures.
Ireland has beaten Australia before and aims to start the Nations Championship strongly with matches against Japan and New Zealand on the horizon. Joe Schmidt bows out to Les Kiss with Australia eyeing a home World Cup in 2027 as Andy Farrell seeks a return victory in Sydney.
The edited set of interviews and comments from Sue Gray and related sources show a culture of leaks and briefings in No 10 amid leadership changes. Gray says the atmosphere was unbearable and that actions from Keir Starmer’s team were insufficient to curb negative briefings.
England has defeated Canada in a tight WXV Global Series clash, extending their winning run and setting up a rematch in Toronto and Ottawa.
England back-rower Pollock remains in contract talks with Northampton Saints while weighing overseas opportunities, with a seven-figure potential value cited by promoter Eddie Hearn. Northampton faces salary-cap constraints as negotiations continue ahead of the new season.