Ellie Kildunne and Hannah Botterman have returned to England's starting line-up for the Women's Rugby World Cup semifinal against France in a major boost for the tournament favourites.

England star Kildunne fit for World Cup semifinal against France

England have reshuffled their men's coaching team after appointing Lee Blackett as attack coach and shifting Richard Wigglesworth into the role of defence coach ahead of the Autumn Nations Series, head coach Steve Borthwick announced on Saturday.

Borthwick overhauls England coaching setup ahead of Autumn Nations Series

Hosts England’s status as favourites for the Women’s Rugby World Cup title has hardly been challenged since the tournament kicked off, but both Canada and New Zealand are showing the potential to spoil the home party.

England still favourites but Canada or Kiwis could spoil World Cup party

Replacement scrumhalf Jack van Poortvliet scored a try in the final minute as England claimed a 22-17 victory over hosts Argentina at the Estadio Bicentenario in San Juan on Saturday to take the series 2-0.

Van Poortvliet's late try seals win for England in Argentina

Centre Seb Atkinson and wing Will Muir will make their debuts for England as coach Steve Borthwick picked two captains for the test against Argentina in La Plata on Saturday, including centurion George Ford.

England's Atkinson and Muir to debut against Argentina, Ford set for 100th cap

France coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday named eight debutants, including five starters, in a depleted squad for their opening match of a three-test tour of New Zealand in Dunedin.

France coach Galthie names eight uncapped players to face New Zealand

A try after the hooter by Romain Taofifenua gave France XV a 26-24 victory over their English counterparts in a non-cap match at Twickenham on Saturday, as winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso made a disappointing return from injury.

France XV fight back to secure narrow win over England XV

Owen Farrell is returning to Saracens after spending a season in France with Racing 92, the English Premiership club announced on Monday.

Former England captain Farrell rejoins Saracens from Racing 92

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