Thursday Evening Round Up

England announce squad for 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup

Sarah Hunter (Bristol), who led the team to their first Six Nations Grand Slam since 2012 earlier this season, will lead the side with Emily Scarratt (Lichfield) as vice captain. Full squad

Engjel Makelara signs for Bennetton

Benetton Rugby have signed hooker Engjel Makelara from Petrarca Rugby for the 2017/18 season. Full story

Golden Lions team to face Sunwolves

Whiteley was ruled out with a pelvis injury and is expected to be side-lined for up to eight weeks. In his absence Jaco Kriel will captain the side. Follow the clash

Thursday Morning Round Up

George North and Robbie Henshaw ruled out of the remainder of the B&I Lions tour of NZ, Ben Smith out with a concussion for All Black, Chris Dry and Cecil Afrika speak on joining Cheetahs and more