Rugby Union

Emily Scarratt will captain England in the absence of the injured Sarah Hunter and Poppy Cleall will step in at number eight for Saturday's Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider in France.

Scotland will face New Zealand for the first time since 2017 in their Autumn Tests this year, while Australia open the series at Murrayfield.

The unfamiliar setting of Belfast's Kingspan Stadium can benefit Ireland as they look to sign off the Six Nations with a win over Scotland, writes Ciara Griffin.

Worcester come from behind to beat Gloucester in a captivating Premiership Rugby Cup semi-final at Kingsholm.

On the pitch, Marlie Packer is confrontational and aggressive. Off it, it is a different story.

Leicester Tigers' former England hooker Tom Youngs announces his retirement with immediate effect.

A separate fixture list? A behind-the-scenes documentary? More money? How the Women's Six Nations can continue its growth...

Harlequins lock Matt Symons announces that he will retire at the end of the season.

Bristol Bears centre Sam Bedlow is handed a four-match ban for a dangerous tackle in their game against Gloucester.

New Zealand women's side have brought in Allan Bunting, who led the country's sevens team to Olympic gold in Tokyo, as manager of culture and leadership.

Wales wing Jasmine Joyce talks about finishing the Six Nations on a high after the disappointment of France.

Newcastle Falcons fly-half Brett Connon signs a two-year contract extension.

England forward Courtney Lawes may not be out for as long as first thought with the dislocated thumb he suffered playing for Northampton.

Ireland centre Sene Naoupu is cleared to play in Saturday's Six Nations game against Scotland as her red card against England is not upheld.

United Rugby Championship chief executive Martin Anayi says there is a "will" to establish a women's competition.

England captain Sarah Hunter will miss Saturday's Grand Slam decider against France with a rib injury.

Newcastle Falcons will sign fly-half Tian Schoeman from Bath and extend prop Adam Brocklebank's contract.

Prop Dave Kilcoyne is set to undergo neck surgery this week that will rule him out of the remainder of the season and Ireland's tour of New Zealand.

London Irish prop Facundo Gigena is available for tonight's Premiership Rugby Cup semi-final against Leicester Tigers after having his red card overturned.

Former fly-half Ian Humphreys feels Ulster need to decide Michael Lowry's best position to get the best out of the Ireland international.