In today’s news: Sam Kerr and Fran Kirby star for Chelsea, Saracens pull clear of Harlequins at the top of the Premier 15’s and a former England cricket legend joins the Sussex coaching team.

Sarah Taylor joins Sussex coaching staff

Former England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor has joined the coaching team at Sussex for the upcoming season.

The 31-year-old, who played 226 for England, will work as a wicket-keeping coach on a part-time basis.

Taylor retired from international cricket in 2019, citing anxiety as a factor, but will forever be regarded as one of the game’s greatest players.

Having made her debut as a 17-year-old in 2006, Taylor went on to win two 50-over World Cups, one T20 World Cup and three Ashes series.

Alongside senior wicketkeepers Ben Brown and Phil Salt, Taylor will also coach the county’s academy players.