England's already-depleted squad suffer a double injury blow as Natasha Hunt and Morwenna Talling are ruled out of the Women's Six Nations.

WRU chief executive Abi Tierney warns further delays to controversial proposals for the professional game means Wales will fall further behind.

Kelsey Jones says Wales' Six Nations campaign is setting them up to be a winning team in the future.

Despite only 10,569 fans in a venue that can hold 74,000, both captains said playing Wales v Scotland at Principality Stadium was the right decision.

Reigning champions Bordeaux beat French rivals Toulouse to set up a Champions Cup semi-final against Prem holders Bath.

Nerveless Henry Slade kicked a 79th minute penalty against Benetton to book Exeter a European Challenge Cup semi-final.

Hooker Liam Belcher insists he has a fight for his place at Cardiff before he can think about pushing for a first Wales start.

England begin Six Nations title defence with victory over Ireland

Scotland begin a new era under Sione Fukofuka with a narrow victory over Wales in the opening round of the Women's Six Nations.

France score five second-half tries as they beat Italy 40-7 in the opening match of the Women's Six Nations.