England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales gain control of their autumn fixtures as part of World Rugby's alterations to the women's global calendar.

One institution has been taking in teenagers and turning out Red Roses for more than a decade. Why Hartpury's influence might be key to Rugby World Cup glory.

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.

Jason Gilmore is named Harlequins' senior coach as part of a new set-up also including Toby Booth, following the departure of Danny Wilson.

Several Worcester Warriors players remain unpaid after the club went into administration in 2022.

South African full-back Stefan Coetzee is the latest addition to the Newcastle Red Bulls squad for the forthcoming league season.

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.

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.

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.

England head coach John Mitchell praises the pressure his side were able to put on Scotland in "challenging" weather conditions, but believes they have another gear they can go to following the Red Roses' 40-8 win Scotland in the quarter-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup.

Bryan Easson believes his side's performances at the Women's Rugby World Cup have warranted every member of the squad to be given a renewal on their international contracts, with only fifteen players currently set to receive a new deal following Scotland's elimination from the tournament after a 40-8 defeat to England in the quarter-finals.