Ellie Kildunne is named on the wing, rather than in her regular full-back role, as part of a much-changed England line-up to face Scotland in the Women's Six Nations on Saturday.

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says Aoife Wafer is "determined" to rediscover her best form in Saturday's Women's Six Nations game against Italy.

Ospreys full-back Jack Walsh could leave at the end of the season with interest growing from clubs outside Wales, including French side Montauban.

England prop Hannah Botterman and hooker May Campbell will play no part in the Women's Six Nations as they require surgery.

Sale Sharks centre Evie Wills replaces the injured Emma Orr as Scotland make just one change from their win over Wales as England visit Murrayfield on Saturday.

Bath are relishing the challenge of fighting on two fronts in the Champions Cup and Prem says head of rugby Johann van Graan.

Bristol "have to win" against Gloucester on Friday if they have any hope of finishing in the Prem top four says director of rugby Pat Lam.

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.