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Field to make first England start in World Cup final rematch with Canada
Field to make first England start in World Cup final rematch with Canada

Hooker Bryony Field will make her first start for England as the Red Roses take on Canada, who they beat in last year's World Cup final, in the WXV Global Series

Ainsworth makes first Scotland start as Bonar returns on bench
Ainsworth makes first Scotland start as Bonar returns on bench

Scrum-half Ceitidh Ainsworth will make her first start for Scotland Women, while lock Sarah Bonar makes the match-day squad for the first time since the 2025 Rugby World Cup, for Saturday's visit by New Zealand.

Marchant set on England comeback after Sale arrival
Marchant set on England comeback after Sale arrival

Joe Marchant is determined to convince England head coach Steve Borthwick of his Test credentials and convert his famous father-in-law to Sale's cause.

'He's an idiot, but he's our idiot' - Saints fans on Pollock contract stand-off
'He's an idiot, but he's our idiot' - Saints fans on Pollock contract stand-off

How has a drawn-out and public contract negotiation affected the relationship between Henry Pollock and Northampton Saints fans?

Rugby Union Weekly: Fin Smith, Louis Rees Zammit & more!
Rugby Union Weekly: Fin Smith, Louis Rees Zammit & more!

Chris and Ashy chat to some of the biggest stars in the Prem.

England winger Freeman signs new Northampton deal
England winger Freeman signs new Northampton deal

Northampton Saints and England winger Tommy Freeman agrees a contract extension with the reigning Prem champions.

IRFU await news of 'massive opportunity' to join PWR
IRFU await news of 'massive opportunity' to join PWR

Lynne Cantwell, head of women's strategy for the IRFU, believes the potential of Irish sides forming part of a future British and Irish League represents a major opportunity.

Ospreylia: How Welsh club turned to a land down under
Ospreylia: How Welsh club turned to a land down under

Ospreys could field a side that is a third Australian after a summer recruitment drive that brought in four players from the southern hemisphere.

Leicester fly-half Searle agrees new contract
Leicester fly-half Searle agrees new contract

Leicester Tigers and England A fly-half Billy Searle signs a new contract with the Prem club.

Bevan in fly-half switch for Wales' WXV opener
Bevan in fly-half switch for Wales' WXV opener

Keira Bevan is to switch half-back roles after being selected to play at 10 for Wales' WXV opener against South Africa in Cardiff on Friday.

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