The IRFU chief executive Kevin Potts has confirmed that it is their intention for Ireland to play a Test in the USA every year up until the US hosts the 2031 World Cup as the Union seeks to further expand its profile in the American market.

There are four big Test matches to look forward to this weekend, including the Springboks taking on Japan at Wembley.

Australia took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Ashes series; England lost at Wembley and Hilll Dickinson Stadium; The third Test takes place at Leeds Headingley Stadium on Saturday November 8 at 2:30pm;

The Autumn Internationals are almost upon us, as the rugby union community gears up for a month of top-class Test rugby.

England have accused Australia of persistent illegal play at the breakdown ahead of their crunch Test match at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham this weekend.

The Wallabies will line up against England on Sunday morning (AEDT) without any of their England-based Premiership players in what has become a farce of World Rugby Test windows.

Atlanta has submitted a bid to be a host city for the 2031 Rugby World Cup. Why it matters: This is the latest high-profile sporting event city boosters hope to bring to Atlanta, which is also preparing for the eight matches it will host during next year's FIFA World Cup.