Around 50,000 are expected at Twickenham on Saturday for the Red Roses' clash with Ireland. It is further proof that England are determined to create a lasting impact in the build up to - and after - next year's World Cup.
Hartpury University’s grip on the Women’s National League title continued as they defeated Loughborough 34-22 in a gripping final at the StoneX Stadium.
Twelve months ago, it was heartache for the African Violet but Loughborough weren't to be denied again as they ended Exeter's hold on the BUCS Super Rugby Championship trophy with a 35-31 win.
Hartpury have been the unrivalled queens of women's university rugby and Loughborough are next in line to try and knock them off their perch.
Last year's BUCS Super Rugby final was one for the ages and old foes Exeter University and Loughborough are gearing up for a repeat as they battle to become the best in the land.
After a mixed start to the season, Arscott has led Dings Crusaders to the brink of National One and they can clinch promotion in Round 25.
Promotion is within touching distance for the National One and National Two West league leaders.
Title races and relegation battles are still alive going into April so how will the final month unfold?
It was a significant weekend at the top while Bishop’s Stortford, Billingham and Newport (Salop) ignited their survival bids.
Leeds Tykes and Rotherham Titans meet on Saturday with just five points separating the leading pair.
This was a potentially pivotal weekend for Leicester Lions and Worthing in their respective fights for survival.
Rams RFC's Makepeace-Cubitt is the only player in England's Under-20s squad not connected to a Premiership club.
Crucial games in National One as well as in National Two North and West will impact the relegation picture.
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.jpg "Aaron Smith of New Zealand leads the Haka prior to kick-off ahead of the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Ireland")
.jpg "Aaron Smith scored in New Zealand's comfortable semi-final win against Argentina on Friday")
.jpg "After an horrendous build up to the World Cup, England will want to end their journey in France with a positive result in the third-place play-off")
.jpg "Andre Esterhuizen scored the opening try for Harlequins")
