Rugby Union Weekly

Sara Orchard and Ugo Monye are joined by former Scotland captain Lisa Martin to look back on the WXV Global Series, asking what next for England after losing their long unbeaten streak.
They're joined by coach Shaun Edwards, who gives an insight on working with the Red Roses, his new job with Argentina's men, and whether he was ever likely to join Steve Borthwick's England set-up.
The team also look at Scotland's winless campaign, as well as positive series for Wales and Ireland. And outside of the England, who looks in a good shape to be part of next year's Lions squad?
TIMECODES
02:00 Has the WXV Global Series format worked? And could it evolve further?
11:30 Shaun Edwards interview part one - working with the Red Roses
19:20 Where do England stand after the matches v Canada and USA?
30:00 Rest of the Home nations
44:00 Non-English players for the Lions
47:30 Shaun Edwards interview part two - his new job with Argentina and would he work with England's men?

Chris is in the England camp to speak to two of the headline selections in Steve Borthwick's squad. Joe Marchant reflects on winning a recall after three years away, and tells us what it's like to have Alan Shearer as a father-in-law. Will Joseph is also on to chat about his stellar form for Gloucester and how he is doing it all while deaf in one ear. And Borthwick himself joins us to discuss how well the Prem is preparing his players for the international game and what he made of the dust-up in the East Midlands deby

Are England picking for now or the World Cup? Ugo, Chris and Ashy debate Steve Borthwick’s latest squad, the big omissions and the new faces pushing for a place. Plus, are Bath and Saracens’ rotation policies protecting players or costing them their rhythm? The guys also get stuck into the weekend’s action, have their say on the red card row and ask what went wrong for the Red Roses against Canada.

Danny, Ashy and Chris reflect on a sombre opening weekend of the Champions Cup following the death of Lions and former Sale lock Hyron Andrews. They assess a chastening start for the Prem, with only one win from eight matches. Is it evidence of English rugby falling behind, or just a difficult opening weekend? Glasgow impress in the north west, Connacht turn on the style and Bath lose again. The Red Roses 41-match unbeaten run is over, but will the defeat to Canada prove to be a blessing in disguise? The All Blacks extend their winning run to 13 over the Wallabies and Spain enter the race to host the 2035 World Cup. Rugby in the Nou Camp anyone?

Ashy and Sara are at the Champions Cup launch speaking to a host of big names ahead of the opening round. Jack Conan reflects on the heartbreak of losing another final and the criticism Leinster receive over their Champions Cup record. Can they finally adda fifth star or will the French dominance continue? Ashy is reunited with his old team-mate 'big' Will Skelton, who gives us a the lowdown on why Ronan O'Gara is loved in La Rochelle and what has changed following last year's surprise exit. Nathan Hughes talks about life in Paris at Racing 92 and how a routine pre-season eye check-up saved his sight. Plus, former Wasps back row Nizaam Carr explains just how tough it is playing rugby during Ramadan and why the Champions Cup has struggled to capture the imagination in South Africa.