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Columnists
/ 7 days agoKyran Bracken: England ‘central contracts’ just seem to be a way for the RFU to save money
Kyran Bracken questions the purpose of England’s central contracts, arguing the list should not be viewed as a definitive guide to...
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Latest News
/ 2 weeks agoHansberry completes IRFU team
THE IRFU has completed its provincial coach line-up within the women’s national talent squad programme, appointing Craig Hansberry at Connacht, Matt...
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Latest News
/ 3 weeks agoRFU postpones start of the community game season
The decision follows weeks of dry weather across England, with concerns over player welfare and the condition of pitches forcing the...
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Columnists
/ 4 weeks agoNick Easter: Absolutely crazy! RFU eligibility rules are madness and must go…
Nick Easter calls for the RFU to scrap its overseas eligibility rules, arguing England should be free to select their best...
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Feature
/ 4 weeks agoNick Eastwood’s fiscal talent behind RFU’s success
Nick Cain looks back on the life of Nick Eastwood, former Finance Director of the RFU, who has died at the...
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Letters
/ 1 month agoPrem Rugby and RFU must work together
IS IT time for the RFU and Prem Rugby to put their heads together to resolve the challenges facing English rugby?...
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Latest News
/ 1 month agoRFU policy to make game more inclusive
THE RFU has launched a landmark anti-sexism and misogyny policy alongside a new grassroots toolkit in a bid to make rugby...
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Letters
/ 2 months agoRFU needs to cover more travel costs
I WOULD LIKE to take issue with last week’s letter form Mr Serpell of Redruth RUFC. It is totally wrong to...
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Columnists
/ 3 months agoNick Cain: RFU must move fast to sign up Shaun Edwards for England
Whether Shaun Edwards is in the process of disentangling himself from a French Federation contract which extends until 2028, or is...
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Letters
/ 4 months agoI just can’t fathom why the RFU have stuck with Steve
I WAS again disappointed by the RFU last week as they continue to support Steve Borthwick, a coach they appointed to...
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Columnists
/ 4 months agoPeter Jackson: If only the RFU had backed walk-off referee George Crawford
George Crawford remains the only referee to make the ultimate protest over on-field violence between old Anglo-Welsh foes.
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International Rugby
/ 4 months agoRFU backs Steve Borthwick to lead England into the 2027 Rugby World Cup after review
Steve Borthwick has been backed by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to lead England into next year’s Rugby World Cup following...
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Club Rugby
/ 4 months agoRFU leadership shell-shocked after vote of no-confidence
The Rugby Football Union leadership received a resounding vote of no-confidence in its resolutions to change the RFU’s democratic structure at...
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Columnists
/ 4 months agoNick Cain: Seismic defeat at Twickenham shows RFU Board not fit for purpose
The RFU Board suffered a seismic SGM defeat at Twickenham on Friday night of such magnitude that it is hard to...
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Columnists
/ 5 months agoNick Cain: RFU should get Sir Clive Woodward back on board
When it comes to an understanding of what high-performance means, and the ability to implement it and create a world-beating team,...
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International Rugby
/ 5 months agoRFU: Cash will keep on coming in despite England slump
RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney insists England’s current dismal form has not hit the union in the pocket and he is...
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Columnists
/ 5 months agoNick Cain: RFU ‘whitewash’ is already under way
As a broadcast pundit, Chris Ashton provides many sharp insights on back play, but often, like many former internationals now in...
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Chris Hewett
/ 5 months agoChris Hewett: Wales boss Steve Tandy has reasons to be more cheerful
March is not the cruellest month, as every student of 20th Century poetry knows, but it may be the most unfathomable.
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoFormer England wing Chris Ashton urges RFU to listen to players on Steve Borthwick decision
England bosses have been urged to copy the All Blacks lead and give the players influence over the future coaching direction...
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Latest News
/ 6 months agoResults and tables supplied by the RFU
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Letters
/ 6 months agoRFU must tell us what it plans to do
DEFEAT by Italy means that another Six Nations passes by with England grossly under-achieving. The worst aspect is that large parts...
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International Rugby
/ 6 months agoSteve Borthwick insists RFU backing remains despite England’s Six Nations defeat to Italy
Steve Borthwick insists he retains the confidence of his RFU bosses despite England’s historic humbling in Rome yesterday.
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Club Rugby
/ 6 months agoPaul Rees: RFU taking the corporate route with English rugby was inevitable
Paul Rees looks at the thinking behind the RFU’s changes and says that doing nothing was not a real option.
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Club Rugby
/ 6 months agoRFU defends move to franchise model at the top of English club rugby
Promotion and relegation is set to be scrapped in a major restructure at the top of English club rugby.
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Club Rugby
/ 6 months agoNottingham chief Alistair Bow concerned by RFU’s franchise plans
Nottingham chairman Alistair Bow aired his concerns over the proposed franchise structure of the Prem in the match programme ahead of...
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Latest News
/ 8 months agoPeter Jackson: Weird and wonderful in my New Year’s honours
What with Reggie Rabbit playing up in Australia, a dog called Dougal eating a New Zealand passport, Major League franchises vanishing...
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Letters
/ 8 months agoRFU should say how long it plans to keep ring fence in place
THE RFU should be asked how long it sees its ‘Prem’ ring fence lasting. If it is for an indefinite period,...
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Latest News
/ 9 months agoStormers survive Smith red card with powerful late surge
By BEN JAYCOCK Bayonne ............17pts Tries: Mori 16, Erbinartegaray 53, Paulos 61 Conversions: Spring 62 Stormers ...........26pts Tries: Khan 2, de...
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Club Rugby
/ 9 months agoTom Willis exit to Bordeaux-Begles prompts RFU to alter EPS contracts
RFU chiefs are set to alter players’ enhanced EPS contracts in the wake of Tom Willis returning to Bordeaux-Begles for next...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 9 months agoEngland’s Tom Curry receives full backing of RFU boss Bill Sweeney after row with Argentina coach
RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney has robustly defended Tom Curry following his altercation with Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi, insisting the...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoNew RPR – IRELAND VS SOUTH AFRICA: Irish have Springboks number + why teams are fearful of in-form England!
In this week’s episode of the Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by Sportswriter and Producer Pat McCarry...
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Latest News
/ 10 months agoMoody is overwhelmed by ‘wonderful’ support
FORMER England captain Lewis Moody has been overwhelmed by the “wonderful” support the public has shown him since his motor neurone...
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National League One
/ 11 months agoPark’s storm is too powerful for Albion
■ By CHARLIE WHITE Rosslyn Park..........29 Plymouth A.............14 NOT even Storm Amy’s blustery winds could halt the still unbeaten Rosslyn Park,...
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National League 2N
/ 11 months agoCenturion Dean has reasons to feel cheerful
■ By RICHARD GORE Hull.....................33 Billingham...... 24 HULL overcame a determined Billingham side, a 12-man injury list and an almost record...
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Latest News
/ 11 months agoEight-try Bath prove too powerful for Hartpury
BATH kicked off their campaign with an eye-catching eight-try away win against defending champions Hartpury 54-21. Four of the players in...
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Features
/ 12 months agoReasons to be cheerful at Stade
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Back in favour: Stade Francais fly-half Louis Carbonel PICTURES: Getty Images ONE match does not make a...
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Latest News
/ 12 months agoRFU still not doing enough for state schools despite ACE Boys League remodelling
One of the stranger emails in the inbox this week was an RFU press release heralding 22 state schools and colleges...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 1 year agoDon’t blame RFU for selection dilemma
JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME IAGREE with Nick Cain that England or any other country should not...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoRFU Board appoints Sir James Wates as new chair to replace Sir Bill Beaumont
Sir James Wates CBE has been appointed as Chair of the RFU Board, replacing interim Chair, Sir Bill Beaumont. Wates has...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoIndependent review calls for RFU Council to be axed
The RFU is facing a structural revolution as an independent review has recommended abolishing the RFU Council. The proposed changes could...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoLaw fearful of franchise plan
■ By BEN JAYCOCK LONDON Scottish scrum-half Jonny Law fears the rumoured Premiership franchise league could leave the Championship without a...
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English Championship
/ 1 year agoWorcester Warriors return – RFU Board should tell us what it thinks
By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week The first act of the new Tier 2 Board, which has...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoRFU must prioritise return of promotion to Premiership
By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week In defeat, defiance. For supporters of the incumbent RFU administration who...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoRFU chief executive Bill Sweeney survives vote of no confidence at Special General Meeting
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English Championship
/ 1 year agoSimon Halliday’s blast: The RFU keeps ignoring the Championship
By Nick Cain Simon Halliday has slammed the proposed loan bail-out for Newcastle Falcons, the Premiership’s basement club, and the continued...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoFrancis Baron: It’s time for the entire RFU Board to go
By Nick Cain Francis Baron has called for the replacement of the entire RFU Board, adding a radical dimension to the...
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Latest News
/ 1 year agoPressure is building on the RFU Board to stand down
By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week The Whole Game Union has added its weight to the call...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoRFU offers grassroots more say
The RFU has promised to give grassroots clubs more control over community rugby as the governing body attempts to win support...
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Miscellaneous
/ 2 years agoSupport for change at RFU keeps on building
By Nick Cain - Read his expert opinion every week As the SGM vote calling for regime change at the RFU...
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Latest News
/ 2 years agoRFU’s roadshow yet to placate anger of clubs
THE newly formed Whole Game Union has grown with now over 200 clubs joining its ranks and still increasing its membership....
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