Prop Sadhbh McGrath is back in the 30-player Ireland squad for the WXV1 tournament in Vancouver.However while the 20-year-old Ulster front row has returned to fitness, injury rules out fellow prop Christy Haney. The four players who made their Test debuts in last Saturday's victory over Australia - Ruth Campbell, Vicky Elmes Kinlan, Siobhan McCarthy and Erin King - are…

England flanker Tom Curry says he "curled up into a ball" and "just cried" to his girlfriend Lilla before hip surgery last season because of a warning that his career could be over.The 26-year-old underwent surgery in February after being diagnosed with femoroacetabular impingement syndrome - a condition that means the ball in the hip joint is not entirely round.Curry…

Wales WXV squadForwards: Gwenllian Pyrs, Abbey Constable, Maisie Davies, Carys Phillips, Molly Reardon, Rosie Carr, Sisilia Tuipulotu, Donna Rose, Jenni Scoble, Abbie Fleming, Natalia John, Georgia Evans, Alaw Pyrs, Alisha Butchers, Bryonie King, Alex Callender, Kate Williams, Bethan Lewis.Backs: Jenny Hesketh, Jasmine Joyce, Courtney Keight, Nel Metcalfe, Hannah Jones (capt), Hannah Bluck, Kerin Lake, Carys Cox, Lleucu George, Kayleigh Powell,…

Former England assistant coach Paul Gustard, Oyannax head coach Joe El-Abd, and Stormers assistant Norman Laker are all in contention to replace Felix Jones as England defence coach.England boss Steve Borthwick has quickly moved to find a replacement for Jones, who handed in his shock resignation last month.While the Irishman has a 12-month notice period, it is expected an announcement…