Six Nations: World Rugby offers to help switch fixture to USA
World Rugby would help any nation which wants to switch a Six Nations match to the United States as it continues its drive to spread the game stateside.
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England v Australia: Holly Aitchison included as Natasha Hunt makes comeback
Holly Aitchison will win her 50th England cap when she starts at fly-half in the Red Roses WXV opener against Australia on Saturday in Manchester.
WXV Series: Clarke & Gallagher start for Scotland against Canada
Scrum-half Rhea Clarke will make her first start when Scotland begin their WXV Series campaign against Canada, while Evie Gallagher returns on the openside flank.
Dragons under pressure in URC after avoiding Welsh Rugby Union cut
Dragons set target of making the United Rugby Championship play-offs after avoiding being cut under Welsh Rugby Union plans.
Red Roses vs Australia: England name team for opening WXV Global Series home match with Tatyana Heard, Natasha Hunt back from injury
Five changes to John Mitchell's side in first match since the end of the Women's Six Nations in May; England begin new WXV Global Series with three home matches this month against Australia, Canada and New Zealand
Ulster Rugby: Schmidt has an amazing eye for detail - Dermody
Ulster forwards coach Clarke Dermody praises Joe Schmidt's "amazing eye for detail" as he settles into his role at the Affidea Stadium.
Steve Borthwick: Contract bump falls short of vote of confidence
England head coach Steve Borthwick's extra six months buys time but doesn't indicate reserves of confidence from his Rugby Football Union employers.
Steve Borthwick: England head coach set for contract extension beyond 2028 Six Nations
Steve Borthwick is set to have his England contract extended beyond the 2028 Six Nations; the RFU will hand Borthwick the extension to avoid uncertainty around his future before and during next year's World Cup
Steve Borthwick: England head coach set for contract extension past 2028 Six Nations
England head coach Steve Borthwick will have his contract extended past the 2028 Six Nations in a bid to avoid uncertainty over his future before and during next year's Rugby World Cup.
England rugby squad: Courtney Lawes and Joe Marchant told to ‘go above’ Gallagher Prem rivals to earn spot back
The England internationals have returned to the Gallagher Prem but were left out of Steve Borthwick’s side’s recent camp; Courtney Lawes and Joe Marchant have five competitive fixtures to play themselves into the autumn squad
England rugby squad: Courtney Lawes and Joe Marchant told to ‘go above’ Gallagher Prem rivals to earn spot back
The England internationals have returned to the Gallagher Prem but were left out of Steve Borthwick’s side’s recent camp; Courtney Lawes and Joe Marchant have five competitive fixtures to play themselves into the autumn squad
'Almost non-existent' - Shane Williams on WRU schools support
Former Wales and Lions wing Shane Williams says pathways support for schools and colleges from the Welsh Rugby Union is "almost non-existent".
Raffi Quirke: Scrum-half excited by Newcastle project
Raffi Quirke says leaving Sale Sharks was one of the hardest decisions he has had to make, but is impressed with how things are taking shape at a revamped Newcastle Red Bulls.
South Africa vs New Zealand: Rassie Erasmus urges Springboks to risk more as All Blacks series finale looms in Baltimore
South Africa are 2-1 up in four-Test series vs New Zealand; All Blacks took first Test with superb victory at Ellis Park, but Springboks then won second and third; <strong>series concludes with fourth and final Test in Baltimore, USA, on Saturday live on Sky Sports NFL from 10pm</strong>
Rob Baxter: Exeter boss says England should pick English-based players
Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says England's rules on selecting only home-based players are the right thing for the domestic game.
Red Roses: England's Delaney Burns on key opportunity to progress international career
As Delaney Burns hopes to be selected to face Australia, she talks to BBC Sport about another opportunity to add to her six caps in a so-far whirlwind career.
Warrington vs Wigan and St Helens vs Hull FC to play in Dublin in April 2027 as Super League hits the road
Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors face off in Dublin on Saturday April 24, 2027 with St Helens taking on Hull FC on Sunday April 25, 2027 ; the matches will take place at Laya Arena, the home of Leinster Rugby Union; it marks the first-ever Super League match to be played in Ireland
Courtney Lawes: England legend backs end to overseas player bar
England selection should no longer be restricted to players based at domestic clubs, according to cap centurion Courtney Lawes.