The Rugby World Cup 2023 host nation will be announced in May 2017 following today's confirmation by World Rugby of the host selection process and timelines for rugby's showcase event.

Defending Grand Slam champions France hold a two-point lead at the top of the Women's RBS 6 Nations table, but Wales and Ireland, who meet in Swansea on Sunday week, are snapping at their heels in second and third place respectively.

The IRFU and Ulster Rugby are pleased to announce that Andrew Trimble has signed a new two-year Irish contract. The deal will run until June 2017.