Who knew? Rugby is better without lads on the beers since 6am
An earlier kick-off time and RFU's pricing strategy brought a young audience to Twickenham that was no less vibrant for not being boisterous
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An earlier kick-off time and RFU's pricing strategy brought a young audience to Twickenham that was no less vibrant for not being boisterous
England won the Six Nations, with France second and Wales third. Ireland finished last below Scotland and Italy
Simon Middleton picks centre for crunch Six Nations clash against France despite lack of game time
France provide a third of this Telegraph Sport XV after their big win over Wales set up a Grand Slam decider against England
The IRFU has led men's team to world No 1 but done little to support counterparts
Telegraph Sport uncovered an alarming amount of sexism towards its women's team by the Irish Rugby Football Union
Ireland's men are the best team in their world – but their women's side face an uphill battle
Does Tatyana Heard go straight into the starting XV? Is there room on the bench for Sarah McKenna? Our writers have their say
Carson is the only uncapped player named in the starting XV as head coach Simon Middleton begins his final Six Nations in charge
Dani Czernuszka was left dependent on a wheelchair after ‘illegal’ tackle during an amateur league match
Dani Czernuszka suing for £10m after claims she broke her spine when Natasha King 'belly-flopped' on to her during an amateur match
For the Mayhews, playing sport is a passion that is both comforting and empowering
Bristol Bears player Daisie Mayes recalls how period pains nearly scuppered her game and how it poses a major problem for female athletes
First-half Amy Cokayne hat-trick laid foundations for Harlequins Women’s thumping victory over Bristol Bears Women
Alex Austerberry ‘disappointed’ in lack of data offered by RFU as big names continue to sit out Premier 15s matches
Messages for England's World Cup finalists, including a 'baby rhino' and an All Blacks mega fan
Plus: Latest odds and latest England news
If England are not mentally right in Auckland, they will find out that sport does not care about their record run of victories
The Red Roses are sharing a hotel with Canada, their semi-final opponents, in Auckland
The Black Ferns' nine-try win saw Portia Woodman become the most decorated try scorer – male or female – in World Cup history
Japan's Megumi Abe is the smallest player at the tournament, but her stature has hardly impeded her rugby ability
It was their lack of execution - rather than their opposition’s ingenuity - that allowed NZ to stamp their authority all over the game
Scotland’s quarter-final hopes hang by a thread despite Australia having both of their hookers sent off
Smith is leading the Black Ferns at the Women's Rugby World Cup 11 years on from helping the All Blacks become world champions
England are on a ruthless 26-match winning streak and targeting an 11th straight victory over France at the Rugby World Cup
Deputy chief medical officer Dr Martin Raftery says skills and technique shown at women's World Cup can help avoid head injuries
Plus, ahead of Saturday's big kick-off Telegraph Sport gives you the lowdown on all the teams doing battle in New Zealand
Glory for the Red Roses in New Zealand will send out all the right messages about investing in women's sport - it's key they lift the trophy