Joseph Dewba can use his time at Exeter to force his way back into the South Africa squad, says Chiefs boss Rob Baxter.

Meg Jones and Hannah Botterman find out how much Harriet Kemsley has learnt about rugby

Meg Jones and Hannah Botterman find out how much Harriet Kemsley has learnt about rugby

Scotland may have enjoyed their best Women's World Cup since 2002, but the buzz evaporated soon after the loss to England, writes Andrew Petrie.

Scrum-half Caity Mattinson becomes the third member of the Scotland squad to retire after Sunday's Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat by England.

Sale Sharks forward Ernst van Rhyn signs a three-year contract extension.

France back row Axelle Berthoumieu has her 12-match ban for biting Ireland's Aoife Wafer reduced to nine - but will miss Saturday's semi-final against England.

New assistant coach Lee Blackett says he had licence to remould England's attack during this summer's successful audition for a permanent role.

Ireland full-back will miss Ireland's November schedule having had hip surgery following the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia.

England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is "touch and go" to make his return for Exeter in time for the start of the Premiership Rugby season.

France back-row Axelle Berthoumieu has had her ban for biting Ireland's Aoife Wafer during their World Cup quarter-final reduced to nine matches after an appeal, after intially being suspended for 12 games.