England's WXV 1 title defence kicks off this weekend and Ciara Fearn brings you the latest from the Red Roses camp.

Red Roses No 8 Alex Matthews is looking forward to England being 'uncomfortable' out in France as John Mitchell's side aim for a sixth successive Six Nations title.

Matthews has returned to the Sevens picture after a successful Six Nations campaign with England and she chatted to Gary Heatly about her ambitions for this summer in a format of the sport she once 'hated'.