Rugby Union

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.

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

Gloucester winger Jonny May says their European Challenge Cup quarter-final against Ospreys is a "huge" chance for the team.

England will host New Zealand and France in September as they build up to their home Women's Rugby World Cup in 2025.

England will host New Zealand and France in September as they build up to their home Women's Rugby World Cup in 2025.

England will host New Zealand and France in September as they build up to their home Women's Rugby World Cup in 2025.

A man is prosecuted in Australia for abusing a match official on social media during last year's Rugby World Cup.

A man is prosecuted in Australia for abusing a match official on social media during last year's Rugby World Cup.

A man is prosecuted in Australia for abusing a match official on social media during last year's Rugby World Cup.

Former Wasps centre Sam Spink will join Saracens from Australian club Western Force for next season.

Former Wasps centre Sam Spink will join Saracens from Australian club Western Force for next season.

Former Wasps centre Sam Spink will join Saracens from Australian club Western Force for next season.

Newcastle Falcons full-back Elliott Obatoyinbo signs a new two-year deal with the Premiership side.

Newcastle Falcons full-back Elliott Obatoyinbo signs a new two-year deal with the Premiership side.