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England captain Sarah Hunter says her side "cannot afford" to start slowly in the Women's Six Nations final, having done so against Italy.

Watch Eimear Considine and Beibhinn Parsons both score a brace for Ireland as they beat Wales 45-0 in round two of the Women's Six Nations.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is set to be named as Warren Gatland's attack coach for the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa this summer.

England secure their place in the Women's Six Nations final as a flurry of late scores helps them to a nine-try victory in Italy.

Watch Abby Dow's second try for England as they beat Italy 67-3 to qualify for the Women's Six Nations final.

Exeter will not be weighed down by their status as holders when they take on Leinster in the Champions Cup quarter-final, says centre Henry Slade.

Ireland captain Ciara Griffin says the squad has never been more ready or better prepared to play in the Six Nations Championship.

Whether at full-back or fly-half, Ulster's Michael Lowry is fast becoming one of the province's most reliable performers

For England's Claudia MacDonald, it is all about the 1%. That is how England will win the World Cup and how she will fight climate change.

Team news as Exeter host Leinster in Saturday's Champions Cup quarter-final at Sandy Park (17:30 BST).

Team news as La Rochelle host Sale Sharks in Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final at Stade Marcel Deflandre (15:00 BST).

Team news as Northampton host Ulster in Saturday's European Challenge Cup quarter-final at Franklin's Gardens (20:00 BST).

England captain Owen Farrell's return to action for Saracens is delayed after he sustained a minor strain.

Team news as Leicester host Newcastle in Saturday's European Challenge Cup quarter-final at Mattioli Woods Welford Road (12:30 BST).

Bristol Bears lock Dave Attwood agrees to extend his contract with the Premiership club by a further year.

Captain Siwan Lillicrap says Wales must keep faith that results will eventually come their way in the Women's Six Nations.

After a long-term nerve injury and 13 months away from international duty, Sarah Hunter is finally fit and ready to captain England in the Six Nations.

Ireland Sevens back Eve Higgins is named in head coach Adam Griggs' starting XV for Saturday's Six Nations game with Wales in Cardiff.

Argentina back Facundo Cordero extend his contract at Premiership and European champions Exeter.

Team news as Bath host London Irish in Friday's European Challenge Cup quarter-final at The Recreation Ground (20:00 BST).