Rugby Union

John Cooney believes "reconnecting" with Ulster's interim head coach Richie Murphy can help him and his team-mates regain their best form.

John Cooney believes "reconnecting" with Ulster's interim head coach Richie Murphy can help him and his team-mates regain their best form.

Sara Orchard and Philippa Tuttiett are in the England camp to chat to Abbie Ward.

Sara Orchard and Philippa Tuttiett are in the England camp to chat to Abbie Ward.

Sara Orchard and Philippa Tuttiett are in the England camp to chat to Abbie Ward.

World Rugby is collecting training and playing data on a smaller size 4.5 ball for the women's game.

World Rugby is collecting training and playing data on a smaller size 4.5 ball for the women's game.

World Rugby is collecting training and playing data on a smaller size 4.5 ball for the women's game.

Wales lock Gwen Crabb is set for another lengthy spell on the sidelines just weeks after making her return from long-term injury.

Wales lock Gwen Crabb is set for another lengthy spell on the sidelines just weeks after making her return from long-term injury.

Wales lock Gwen Crabb is set for another lengthy spell on the sidelines just weeks after making her return from long-term injury.

Zoe Aldcroft will captain England in their Women's Six Nations game against Scotland on Saturday, with regular skipper Marlie Packer on the bench.

Zoe Aldcroft will captain England in their Women's Six Nations game against Scotland on Saturday, with regular skipper Marlie Packer on the bench.

Zoe Aldcroft will captain England in their Women's Six Nations game against Scotland on Saturday, with regular skipper Marlie Packer on the bench.

England players understand head coach John Mitchell's selection rationale because he is "open and honest", says lock Rosie Galligan.

England players understand head coach John Mitchell's selection rationale because he is "open and honest", says lock Rosie Galligan.

England players understand head coach John Mitchell's selection rationale because he is "open and honest", says lock Rosie Galligan.

World Rugby is collecting training and playing data on a smaller size 4.5 ball for the women's game.

There are no plans to change England's eligibility rules, says Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney.

There are no plans to change England's eligibility rules, says Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney.