BBC Sport's Sara Orchard explains why Premiership Women's Rugby remains without a title sponsor.

Former England captain Jo Yapp has been appointed as England Rugby's Head of Women's Pathway – a newly created role developing the next generation of Red Roses.

Reiko Ioane returns to start in a much-changed Leinster side for their United Rugby Championship game against Edinburgh at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Ulster hooker Rob Herring and wing Zac Ward are both recalled for the province's United Rugby Championship game against Cardiff at the Affidea Stadium.

Wales Six Nations hopefuls Reuben Morgan-Williams and Gareth Thomas to start for Ospreys against Dragons at Bridgend in the URC on Saturday.

Team-mate Gael Fickou says France have lost the best prop they have ever had after Uini Atonio was forced to retire with a heart problem.

John Mitchell will continue as Red Roses head coach through to the next Women's Rugby World Cup in 2029 and Emily Scarratt joins the coaching staff.

Exeter's Australia flanker Tom Hooper will miss between six and eight weeks after straining a knee ligament.

Newcastle Red Bulls bring in Scotland hooker George Turner on a one-year deal from fellow Prem side Harlequins.

Fixtures, how to follow on the BBC and venues as the Six Nations returns on Thursday, 5 February with defending champions France taking on Ireland.