British and Irish Lions Women's head coach Jo Yapp insists the squad for next year's inaugural tour of New Zealand will include players from each of the four unions, not just the Red Roses.
Andy Farrell has signed a contract extension with the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) to remain Ireland head coach until the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
England's Red Roses secured a record-extending eighth Women's Six Nations title in a row, performing brilliantly to beat France 43-28 in Sunday's Grand Slam decider in Bordeaux.
Marlie Packer scored four tries as England's Red Roses recorded a dominant 61-33 Women's Six Nations Round 4 victory over Italy in Parma to remain on course for another Grand Slam.
The Irish Rugby Football Union has announced contract extensions for Bundee Aki, Dan Sheehan, Jamison Gibson-Park and Josh van der Flier as they look to build towards the Rugby World Cup 2027.
Megan Jones and Sarah Bern admitted England have work to do despite the world champions starting their Women's Six Nations campaign with a convincing 33-12 win over Ireland.
All the results for the 2026 Women's Six Nations as England defended their title against France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales.
It is being touted as the most entertaining Six Nations ever, and looking at the pre-tournament script compared to the end credits, you can see just why.
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