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

Bristol hooker Garbiel Oghre will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury, with Doncaster's Fred Davies joining on a temporary deal.

Assistant coach Alan O'Connor admits Ireland must be "more clinical" as they attempt to turn the page on last month's Women's Six Nations loss to France.

Leicester's Argentine flanker Joaquin Moro says their East Midlands derby meeting with Northampton Saints has been compared to the Superclasico between River Plate and Boca Juniors.

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says fresh investment in the club could allow some new players to join this summer.

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".

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

Sale Sharks tie down lock forward Ben Bamber to a long-term contract running until 2030.

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny announces he will retire at the end of the season.

Emma Sing, Ellie Kildunne and Mia Venner comprise a new-look back-three combination for England's Women's Six Nations game against Italy on Saturday.

Scotland centre Chris Harris will return to Newcastle Red Bulls next season, the club where he started his professional career.