Scotland may have enjoyed their best Women's World Cup since 2002, but the buzz evaporated soon after the loss to England, writes Andrew Petrie.

Scrum-half Caity Mattinson becomes the third member of the Scotland squad to retire after Sunday's Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat by England.

Sale Sharks forward Ernst van Rhyn signs a three-year contract extension.

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.

New assistant coach Lee Blackett says he had licence to remould England's attack during this summer's successful audition for a permanent role.

Ireland full-back will miss Ireland's November schedule having had hip surgery following the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia.

England winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is "touch and go" to make his return for Exeter in time for the start of the Premiership Rugby season.

France back-row Axelle Berthoumieu has been banned for 12 matches for biting Ireland's Aoife Wafer in Sunday's World Cup quarter-final.

Cramp cocktails and apps are just some of the ways women's' rugby teams have been trying to ensure their players are able to perform at the highest level throughout their menstrual cycle.

Ashy and Sara chat to England's new attack coach Lee Blackett and lock Ollie Chessum.

Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel urges his side to push on from reaching the United Rugby Championship play-offs last season.