A HOST of Worcester players will be taking part in the popular Rugby Football Union for Women's Super League series at Heythrop Park in Oxfordshire on Sunday.

In its third year, the tournament has provided a high level of intense competition for England's elite squad members as well as players in Wales, Scotland and Ireland.

There will be three teams of English players led by top coaches and a Celtic side who will compete in three rounds of tough rugby, before the top two battle it out for the coveted Super League crown at Heythrop Park on May 31.

England A' head coach Mike Barnett and Richard Arnold will coach the Thunder team which includes the like of RBS Six Nations winners Maggie Alphonsi, Rochelle Clark and Karen Jones.

Former England A' head coach Amanda Bennett and Mark Francis will coach the Tornadoes which includes England props Katy Storie and Sophie Hemming, while the Stormers, a team that includes Worcester's England captain Catherine Spencer, will be coached by former England international Jenny Lyne and Ian Davies.

Liza Burgess, a former Welsh international, and Karen Findlay will coach the Hurricanes Celtic team.

Worcester players in Super League squads, Thunder: Tracey Balmer, Pippa Crews.

Tornadoes: Samantha Bree, Sam Dale, Laura Keates, Michelle Lloyd.

Stormers: Sarah Guest, Catherine Spencer.