England prop Hannah Botterman and hooker May Campbell will play no part in the Women's Six Nations as they require surgery.

Robyn O'Connor will make her Ireland debut in Saturday's Women's Six Nations match against Italy in Galway.

Sean Lynn makes two changes to his Wales team to face top-of-the-table France in Cardiff on Saturday.

England rugby star Ellie Kildunne reveals she suffered from disordered eating and body dysmorphia during the coronavirus lockdown.

Courtney Lawes is backed to make a sensational return to the England set-up for the 2027 Rugby World Cup by his new Sale boss Alex Sanderson.

Wales scrum-half Kieran Hardy had been linked with a move away from the Ospreys but has signed a new deal with the under-threat region.

Exeter Chiefs' search for a new owner could be nearly complete with an American-backed offer to be put to a vote of members.

England begin Six Nations title defence with victory over Ireland

Scotland begin a new era under Sione Fukofuka with a narrow victory over Wales in the opening round of the Women's Six Nations.

France score five second-half tries as they beat Italy 40-7 in the opening match of the Women's Six Nations.