Cornish Pirates announce new investment from American firm Stonewood Capital Management, described as a "landmark" move by the club.

Carys Cox and Hannah Dallavalle return to Wales' backline for the Six Nations trip to Ireland, while Georgia Evans makes her first start of the campaign.

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand makes one change to his starting XV for Saturday's Women's Six Nations home game against Wales.

Holland Bogan and Rachel Phillips make their first Scotland starts as head coach Sione Fukofuka makes seven changes for Saturday's Six Nations meeting with France in Edinburgh.

Freddie Thomas says Gloucester have simplified their gameplan which played more to the players' strengths.

England fly-half Zoe Harrison says the introduction of smaller balls for this autumn's WXV Global Series is "the worst decision someone has ever made".

Australian prop Angus Bell returns in one of five changes made by Richie Murphy for Ulster's United Rugby Championship game against the table-topping Stormers at Affidea Stadium on Friday (19:45 BST).

Back-row forward Christiana Balogun signs a new contract with Premiership Women's Rugby side Bristol.

Exeter Chiefs club captain Jack Yeandle signs a one-year contract extension at Sandy Park.

Sara, Kat Merchant and Philippa Tuttiett debate the size 4.5 ball and preview round four.

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny will leave a lasting legacy after announcing he will hang up his boots at the end of the season.