We caught up with Japan coach Lesley McKenzie as she prepares her team for a two-test series against Ireland.

World Rugby has confirmed Rugby World Cup 2021 will feature the most advanced player welfare standards ever delivered at a rugby event.

The Sakura Fifteen are now 4.67 points clear of South Africa after beating the Springbok Women 15-6 in Kamaishi on Saturday.

Here’s how this week’s action in the Oceania Rugby Women’s Championship impacted the rankings.

'Smart' mouthguards will be offered to all Rugby World Cup 2021 teams to help better understand and reduce concussion in the women’s game. The initiative is part of a ground-breaking Official Supplier deal with Prevent Biometrics, announced by World Rugby today.