WORCESTER'S England Women rugby stars will be out in force this weekend, championing the game and also raising the profile of the IRB Women's Rugby World Cup which takes place in London next year.

Sixways players Katherine Merchant and Gemma Sharples are just a few of the England stars that will be joining their Premiership clubs on Sunday to get more young people into the game.

On October 11, Richmond host Worcester in the Premiership at 2.30pm and Welwyn Under 18s will play London Irish Under 18s in a curtain-raiser match ahead of the main event at 12.30pm.

The England stars from both teams will then lead a question and answer session for the under 18s players and will sign autographs and have their pictures taken.