Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has named nine uncapped players in his Women's Six Nations squad, but key winger Amee Leigh Costigan is out due to pregnancy. The 36-player squad will be led by flanker Erin King, who was named captain in January. In Scotland, new head coach Sione Fukofuka has also named nine uncapped players in his Women's Six Nations training squad.

• Ireland's Uncapped Players:
  • Robyn O'Connor (Leinster back-three player)
  • Alana McInerney
  • Caitriona Finn
  • Niamh Gallagher
  • Beth Buttimer
  • Jemima Adams Verling
  • Eilis Cahill
  • Aoibh
• Scotland's Uncapped Players:
  • Holland Bogan
  • Emily Coubrough
  • Poppy Fletcher
  • Aila Ronald
  • Imogen Spence
  • Aicha Sutcliffe
  • Ceitidh Ainsworth
  • Rianna Darroch
  • Hannah Walker

Chelsea has been fined £10m and handed a suspended transfer ban for making secret payments relating to transfers. Former Chelsea senior executive Christian Purslow believes the punishment is "way too generous" and that the club has been given an "extremely lenient and favourable outcome."

Corniel van Zyl has had positive talks about his future at Cardiff, despite missing out on the top job at Benetton. Van Zyl is currently under contract for another season and has been in charge at the Arms Park in 2025-26.

• Who: Ireland and Scotland Women's Rugby Teams, Chelsea FC, Corniel van Zyl
• What: Women's Six Nations squads announced, Chelsea punished for secret payments, Van Zyl discusses future at Cardiff
• When: Six Nations tournament starts on April 11
• Where: Various locations, including Ireland, Scotland, England, and Wales
• Impact: The Six Nations tournament will showcase the skills of new players, while Chelsea's punishment may have implications for the football club's future dealings.

The Women's Six Nations tournament will kick off on April 11, with Scotland facing Wales and Ireland playing England. Chelsea's future dealings will be closely watched, and Cardiff fans will be eager to see what the future holds for Corniel van Zyl.