Sister's surprise adds to 'special' feeling for Ireland captain Nichola Fryday after seeing off Italy challenge
Victory over Italy will be the start of progression for Ireland, captain Nichola Fryday has vowed.
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England wing Abby Dow suffers broken leg in victory over Wales
England wing Abby Dow is in a race against time to recover for the World Cup after breaking her leg in the 58-5 win over Wales in the Women’s Six Nations on Saturday.
'Biggest thing' - Leicester Tigers boss Steve Borthwick reflects on Clermont win, Porter red card and Youngs latest
Steve Borthwick highlighted a key moment that embodied Leicester Tigers' incredible win away against Clermont Auvergne that makes them strong favourites to reach the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals.
'There's more to come' - McWilliams wants to kick on after first Six Nations win
Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams says there is still more to come from his side after they claimed their first win of the TikTik Women's Six Nations campaign.
Man City and Riyad Mahrez blow golden chance to deliver Liverpool huge title blow
Everton v Manchester United: Pictures
The full Wales casualty list ahead of summer tour to South Africa as Wayne Pivac left sweating on 13 injured stars
Wayne Pivac hasn’t yet reached the point where he echoes the old American football coach whose side sustained so many injuries he lamented: “If this keeps up, our team picture this year will be an X-ray.”
Edinburgh Rugby v Bath, Newcastle Falcons v Glasgow Warriors: Challenge Cup last 16 dates, kick-off times
Dates and kick-off times for the last 16 of the European Challenge Cup have been announced.