Rugby Union

She had a disappointing debut in 2008, but England captain Marlie Packer will reach 100 caps when her side play Italy in the Women's Six Nations on Sunday.

She had a disappointing debut in 2008, but England captain Marlie Packer will reach 100 caps when her side play Italy in the Women's Six Nations on Sunday.

She had a disappointing debut in 2008, but England captain Marlie Packer will reach 100 caps when her side play Italy in the Women's Six Nations on Sunday.

Ulster hooker Rob Herring says he is on the verge of returning to action in the province's tour to South Africa after a frustrating season with injuries.

Ulster hooker Rob Herring says he is on the verge of returning to action in the province's tour to South Africa after a frustrating season with injuries.

Ulster hooker Rob Herring says he is on the verge of returning to action in the province's tour to South Africa after a frustrating season with injuries.

As Premiership rugby returns after the Six Nations, BBC Sport analyses who is in contention for the title going into the end-of-season run-in.

As Premiership rugby returns after the Six Nations, BBC Sport analyses who is in contention for the title going into the end-of-season run-in.

As Premiership rugby returns after the Six Nations, BBC Sport analyses who is in contention for the title going into the end-of-season run-in.

Bath sign South African forward Jacques du Plessis for the rest of this season, with an option to extend for 2024-25.

Bath sign South African forward Jacques du Plessis for the rest of this season, with an option to extend for 2024-25.

Listen to live BBC radio commentary as Bristol Bears face Northampton Saints and Leicester Tigers take on Gloucester in the Gallagher Premiership.

Fiji captain Waisea Nayacalevu joins Sale Sharks this summer, when Manu Tuilagi leaves to go to Bayonne.

Fiji captain Waisea Nayacalevu joins Sale Sharks this summer, when Manu Tuilagi leaves to go to Bayonne.

Captain Marlie Packer will win her 100th cap in England's opening game of the Women's Six Nations against Italy on Sunday.

Captain Marlie Packer will win her 100th cap in England's opening game of the Women's Six Nations against Italy on Sunday.

Captain Marlie Packer will win her 100th cap in England's opening game of the Women's Six Nations against Italy on Sunday.

England scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet is set to return from an eight-month injury lay-off having been named on Leicester's bench for Friday's Premiership game against Gloucester.

England scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet is set to return from an eight-month injury lay-off having been named on Leicester's bench for Friday's Premiership game against Gloucester.

England scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet is set to return from an eight-month injury lay-off having been named on Leicester's bench for Friday's Premiership game against Gloucester.