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Exclusive: A smaller ball will be in use at WXV later this year after being trialled on the sevens circuit ...

Fin Smith late try snatches dramatic win for leaders Northampton at Exeter

Scotland 7-84 England: The ruthless world champions ran in 12 tries to cruise to a 35th consecutive Test victory ...

Collins tragically died in a 2015 car crash at the age of 34 but his daughter Kerslake is about to represent England at the inaugural Six Nations Women's U21 Series ...

Hannah Botterman and May Campbell will both miss the remainder of the tournament, which began with the Red Roses beating Ireland 33-12 at a sold-out Allianz Stadium, Twickenham ...

Kildunne starred in England's World Cup triumph last year, but has now opened up on her struggle with body dysmorphia ...

The replica grenade was discovered at Goole Vikings' Victoria Pleasure Ground shortly before kick-off on Sunday ...

Interview: A household was divided at Twickenham as wives Claudia and Cliodhna battled for England and Ireland in the Women's Six Nations ...

Bordeaux Begles 30-15 Toulouse: The defending champions will take on Bath in the semi-finals as Dorian Aldegheri was sent off for the visitors ...

Leinster ran in six tries to reach the last four ...