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Sarah Hunter's 16-year England career summed up in 48 hours

The 48 hours surrounding Sarah Hunter's retirement announcement perfectly encapsulated the 16 years of her England career. The 37-year-old only told her teammates the day before the announcement, the ever-humble Hunter not wanting to take attention away from the beginning of their TikTok Women's Six Nations campaign. Ad Once the announcement had been made, there was no let up as the back row was involved in the final double training session day of her athlete life, and she would not have done anything differently.

TikTok Women's Six Nations: Italy in Focus

Italy have been quietly building a strong side for a number of years but 2023 presents a new challenge for Le Azzurre. Gone are long-serving coach Andrea Di Giandomenico and legendary captain Manuela Furlan, in their place are Giovanni Raineri and Elisa Giordano. Ad The 2023 TikTok Women's Six Nations is an opportunity for the new guard to show they are still on track to be the best of the rest.

Greg McWilliams praises Andy Farrell's open-door policy

Ireland women's coach Greg McWilliams says he hopes his team can feed off the example of the men's and U20 Grand Slam Winners, when they get their TikTok Six Nations campaign under way against Wales this Saturday (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).

Three new caps in Blitzboks squad for Hong Kong and Singapore Sevens

Three uncapped players have been named in the Blitzboks squad for the next two World Rugby Sevens Series tournaments.

Uncapped Sadhbh McGrath set for Ireland debut against Wales

Ulster prop Sadhbh McGrath will make her Ireland debut in Saturday's TikTok Women's Six Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff.

Jordan Larmour and Ciarán Frawley start for Leinster v Stormers

Leinster have included Jordan Larmour, Ciarán Frawley and Ross Molony in their starting side for Friday's BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with the Stormers at the RDS.

O2, RFU and Women's Sport Trust helping close rugby's gender gap

O2, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Women's Sport Trust (WST) have today announced an innovative collaboration that aims to use data and insight to help close rugby's gender awareness gap. The Women's Sport Trust, founded in 2012 to raise the visibility and increase the impact of women's sport, will provide the data and insights to inform the RFU and O2's ambition to reduce the gender awareness gap. Ad Looking at key areas including visibility, demographics and social media trends, the charity will bring its expertise and research to help all parties build on the progress already made in women's sport, and specifically women's rugby.

Connacht sign Pumas wing Santiago Cordero

Connacht have announced the signing of Argentina winger Santiago Cordero from Bordeaux-Begles.

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Sarah Hunter's 16-year England career summed up in 48 hours

TikTok Women's Six Nations: Italy in Focus

Greg McWilliams praises Andy Farrell's open-door policy

Three new caps in Blitzboks squad for Hong Kong and Singapore Sevens

Uncapped Sadhbh McGrath set for Ireland debut against Wales

Jordan Larmour and Ciarán Frawley start for Leinster v Stormers

O2, RFU and Women's Sport Trust helping close rugby's gender gap

Connacht sign Pumas wing Santiago Cordero