England lock Ollie Chessum will return to Leicester Tigers' starting XV on Sunday as his side host Saracens in the Gallagher Premiership.
England captain Maro Itoje will return to captain a Saracens side containing four of his international team-mates during the Guinness Six Nations when they host Harlequins in the Gallagher Premiership on Saturday.
Round 4 of Super Rugby Aupiki is upon us and there's a chance for the Chiefs Manawa and Hurricanes Poua to enact revenge for their respective round 2 losses, with the benefit of hosting the contests.
The undefeated heavyweights have named their respective teams for round three's mighty Super Rugby Aupiki clash.
Trailfinders' Julia Schell is upbeat as we chat about the scare her team caused Gloucester-Hartpury in their own back yard last weekend. There were seconds left to go against the reigning Premiership Women's Rugby champions, with the score at 33-31 when Trailfinders broke down the pitch and entered the opposing 22 with the Kingsholm crowd looking on silenced.
Trailfinders' Julia Schell is upbeat as we chat about the scare her team caused Gloucester-Hartpury in their own back yard last weekend. There were seconds left to go against the reigning Premiership Women's Rugby champions, with the score at 33-31 when Trailfinders broke down the pitch and entered the opposing 22 with the Kingsholm crowd looking on silenced.
Leicester Tigers’ Claire Gallagher credits playing international rugby with changing the course of her career. Before winning her first cap against New Zealand in 2023 the 24-year-old was contemplating a return to university
This opening block has been glorious, and - bonus - educational. For those interested, here’s a little of what I’ve learned.
Here we are, about to begin another season of Premiership Women’s Rugby. Last season saw Gloucester-Hartpury Women lift the trophy once again, winning a free-flowing finale against Bristol Bears Women.
Prolific winger Portia Woodman and 18-year-old centre Sylvia Brunt both crossed twice as the five-time world champions ran in 10 tries in a bonus point win.