Marlie Packer says she's "got a smile back" on her face as the England flanker scores four tries in her side's 61-33 win over Italy in the Women's Six Nations.

England veteran flanker Marlie Packer scores four tries to help the Red Roses thrash Italy in Parma and remain on course for an eighth straight Women's Six Nations title.

Marlie Packer scores four tries as England dominate Italy 61-33 in the Women's Six Nations.

BBC Sport pundits Zoe Stratford and Ruby Tui discuss the upcoming introduction of smaller rugby balls for this autumn's WXV Global Series competition.

England prop Maud Muir discusses her childhood cricket days and love for pottery and "boshing" defenders.

Maud Muir was a keen cricketer in her youth but decided to choose rugby union instead - a decision which eventually meant she became a World Cup winner in 2025.

Ulster centre Stuart McCloskey is set to miss the European Challenge Cup final with a serious hamstring problem as the injuries mount up for Richie Murphy.

Gloucester fight back to beat Sale Sharks 21-15 at Kingsholm and secure their first back-to-back Prem wins of the season.

Ulster and Stormers produce an enthralling 38-38 draw in a United Rugby Championship game that featured 11 tries and a controversial ending at the Affidea Stadium.

Glasgow Warriors cruise to a bonus-point victory over Cardiff to go top of the United Rugby Championship with one round of the regular season remaining.

After a two-week break, the Women's Six Nations returns this weekend, with Ireland hosting Wales in Saturday's late kick-off.