World Rugby would help any nation which wants to switch a Six Nations match to the United States as it continues its drive to spread the game stateside.

England captain Meg Jones wants the Red Roses to have access to fertility support and egg freezing.

With the first British and Irish Lions women's Test 12 months away, BBC Sport looks at how preparations are going and whether the tour will be a success.

Holly Aitchison will win her 50th England cap when she starts at fly-half in the Red Roses WXV opener against Australia on Saturday in Manchester.

Fraser Dingwall says his omission from England's past two squads is "disappointing", but does not make a return impossible.

Ireland scrum-half Aoibheann Reilly says she is "grateful" to be back among the squad after recovering from her latest injury setback.

Scrum-half Rhea Clarke will make her first start when Scotland begin their WXV Series campaign against Canada, while Evie Gallagher returns on the openside flank.

England head coach Steve Borthwick's extra six months buys time but doesn't indicate reserves of confidence from his Rugby Football Union employers.

Aoife Wafer says Ireland are capable of joining the world's elite teams as they build on progress made in recent years.

Dragons set target of making the United Rugby Championship play-offs after avoiding being cut under Welsh Rugby Union plans.

Ulster forwards coach Clarke Dermody praises Joe Schmidt's "amazing eye for detail" as he settles into his role at the Affidea Stadium.

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says England's rules on selecting only home-based players are the right thing for the domestic game.