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Fit-again England full-back Kildunne starts against France in semi-final
Fit-again England full-back Kildunne starts against France in semi-final

Ellie Kildunne returns from a concussion sustained in England's final pool-stage game against Australia a fortnight ago to take her place as starting full-back in their Rugby World Cup semi-final against France on Saturday.

Red Roses attack coach defends route-one tries as France lie in wait
Red Roses attack coach defends route-one tries as France lie in wait

England have not come close to realising their potential at the Rugby World Cup, despite four resounding wins, says attack coach Lou Meadows

Star back row Miller to miss Black Ferns semi-final
Star back row Miller to miss Black Ferns semi-final

Star flanker Jorja Miller will miss defending champions New Zealand's Rugby World Cup semi-final against Canada on Friday night in Bristol.

Exeter can put 'terrible' season behind us - Slade
Exeter can put 'terrible' season behind us - Slade

Exeter's England centre Henry Slade says he and his team-mates are ready to put last year's "terrible" campaign behind them.

Bristol new-boy Jordan feels 10 is 'good' for him
Bristol new-boy Jordan feels 10 is 'good' for him

Versatile new Bristol back Tom Jordan says fly-half is the position he enjoys playing most as he prepares for the new season.

Rugby Union Weekly
Rugby Union Weekly

Ashy and Sara chat to Max Ojomoh, Tom Jordan and Steve Diamond ahead of the new season.

Berthoumieu has biting ban cut to nine games
Berthoumieu has biting ban cut to nine games

France back row Axelle Berthoumieu has her 12-match ban for biting Ireland's Aoife Wafer reduced to nine - but will miss Saturday's semi-final against England.

England beat Scotland to set up France semi-final
England beat Scotland to set up France semi-final

England score six tries on their way to an impressive 40-8 win over Scotland to set up a semi-final against France at the Women's Rugby World Cup.

France stun Ireland with second-half comeback to seal semi-final spot
France stun Ireland with second-half comeback to seal semi-final spot

Two unanswered second-half tries help France produce a thrilling second-half comeback to beat Ireland 18-13 in the quarter-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup at Sandy Park in Exeter.

Berthoumieu banned for biting Ireland's Wafer
Berthoumieu banned for biting Ireland's Wafer

France back-row Axelle Berthoumieu has had her ban for biting Ireland's Aoife Wafer during their World Cup quarter-final reduced to nine matches after an appeal, after intially being suspended for 12 games.

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