All posts tagged "RFU"
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoSteve Diamond rescued Sale Sharks from abyss but courted controversy
Jon Newcombe charts the highs and lows of Steve Diamond's tenure at Sale Sharks
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Features
/ 5 years agoOti inspires victory…and a new England tradition
Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful Iconic Rugby...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoIt’s snore fest
WHILE I am no supporter of ring-fencing, having seen the opening rounds of this season’s Premiership and the Autumn Internationals I...
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Club Rugby
/ 5 years agoInverdale: February date for League Cup
NCA chair John Inverdale tells TRP when National League clubs can expect to return to action in a new cup competition
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoRFU must not cave in to Prem pressure
WITH strong rumours of an attempt to ring-fence the top league at the end of this campaign persisting, it is time...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoInverdale: February date for League Cup
■By NEALE HARVEY NCA chairman John Inverdale is confident the National League Cup will proceed, although the Covid-19 tiers mean the...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoDiamond: Bok stars help me vet new recruits
■By DANIEL GALLAN IT DOESN’T happen too often, but every now and then the words, “in English please,” can be heard...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoEarl is latest in long line of Tonbridge Test stars
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools TONBRIDGE are rightly hailed as one of English cricket’s great nurseries...
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Featured
/ 5 years agoQ&A – Allan Robson: We are home again and want to build our Irish fanbase
London Irish chairman Allan Robson puts into words the significance of the Exiles' return to the capital
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoChampionship consider a return to play-off system
Neale Harvey has the latest on the RFU finalising plans for the new Championship season to kick off in January
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoPhil’s quest for coaching summit starts at Sidmouth
By NEALE HARVEY Player-coach: Phil Dollman FORMER Exeter star Phil Dollman has set his sights on a career in top coaching...
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Featured
/ 5 years agoQ&A – Sid Sutton: Why I took over as CEO at Sale Sharks at a time when rugby has been hit hard
Neale Harvey talks to new Sale chief executive Sid Sutton who stresses his defence to keep the club's pathway system active
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Autumn Internationals
/ 5 years agoLagi Tuima makes Red Roses return for second Test against France
England Women head coach Simon Middleton has named his Red Roses side hoping to finish 2020 unbeaten
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 5 years agoSale Sharks expected to be cleared of wrongdoing for COVID-19 outbreak which cost them semi-final place
The results of a six-week RFU investigation into the outbreak which saw 27 people test positive at Sale Sharks will be...
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Features
/ 5 years agoThis dash for cash could end in a crash
CHRIS HEWETT GUEST COLUMNIST If you fancy undertaking a basic English language challenge this Sunday morning – it really shouldn’t take...
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Features
/ 5 years agoSo petty, RFU ban on Ryan’s payday
DID a vengeful bunch of RFU grandees really take steps to keep Ryan Wilson, abrasive Scotland back rower and specialist baiter...
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Features
/ 5 years agoHarlequins lifeline for Sevens expert
Offer: De Carpenter FORMER England Sevens international Richard de Carpenter looks set to be offered a career lifeline with a short...
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Features
/ 5 years agoYOUNG GUNS
CAM JORDAN GLOUCESTER LOCK Gloucester pulled off quite a coup over the summer when they managed to lure impressive second row...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoMax determined to build on that close encounter with Baabaas
By ALEX BYWATER Experience: Max Llewellyn enjoyed mixing with stars MAX Llewellyn hopes his all-too-brief but “crazy” experience with the Barbarians...
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Features
/ 5 years agoHiggins hopeful Rosslyn Park 7s will go ahead
RUGBY MATTERS BRENDAN GALLAGHER A weekly look at the game’s other talking points IT’S looking bleaker and bleaker out there for...
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Features
/ 5 years agoEngland are missing control and leadership
A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME JEFF PROBYN Although Eddie Jones has sung the praises of his team as they...
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Features
/ 5 years agoBlame Ritchie for PGA
THE article by Nick Cain last week exposing the financial issues facing the RFU is aiming at the wrong target. At...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoWe must earn place in top-flight says Ward
EALING Trailfinders director of rugby Ben Ward denies having any knowledge of Premiership plans to expand the top-flight and invite his...
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Features
/ 5 years agoChampionship resumption crucial for maturing Saints
By NEALE HARVEY Probyn: Eddie’s England lack control and leadership Scrum doctor: Matt Ferguson coaching Saints NORTHAMPTON scrum coach Matt Ferguson...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoCain column: Irish prudence poses more questions to the RFU
Now is the time that unions are releasing their financial accounts - Nick Cain looks at the numbers and finds disparity...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 5 years agoIrish prudence poses RFU more questions
NICK CAIN Major contsruction: Ireland’s Aviva Stadium PICTURE: Getty Images RUGBY Union is fourth in the pecking order of popular team...
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The Rugby Championship
/ 5 years agoNo-play decision smacks of defeatism
THE Friday evening before the final round of the Six Nations was an opportune moment for the RFU to bury the...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoWe still don’t know why CEO Bill says Cain was wrong
THE £91m “sinkhole” deficit article by Nick Cain and the subsequent RFU denials has created much interest. First up, RFU CEO...
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Features
/ 5 years agoAgile ‘Monkey’ saved the day for Wales at Stradey Park
PETER JACKSON The only time England ever ventured west of Swansea for a Test match, the honorary secretary of the Rugby...
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Features
/ 5 years agoAcademies boost the ‘parasitic’ Prem clubs
JEFF PROBYN Double act: Exeter chairman Tony Rowe with director of rugby Rob Baxter PICTURE: Getty Images With the last season...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoRobshaw voices remorse
FORMER England captain Chris Robshaw is among the Barbarians players who have apologised for breaking Covid rules which resulted in the...
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Features
/ 5 years agoMuddle-headed England selectors missed so many
BRENDAN GALLAGHER RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking points Entertainers: Bob Demming, left, and Ralph Knibbs OCTOBER...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 5 years agoQEGS’ consistency up with the country’s finest
Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools ALWAYS the bridesmaid, never the bride. Well except for one occasion....
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Featured
/ 5 years agoEngland v Barbarians called off after RFU discover second ‘bubble’ breach
RFU chief executive speaks out on Sunday's clash at Twickenham having to be cancelled
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Features
/ 5 years agoMelissa’s in RFU Press mix
THE RFU, set to lose £107m and making over 120 redundant, have so far reprieved their Press office. The RFU have...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoPuzzled by Childs’ disappearing act during this crisis
SEVEN months into this crisis affecting Premiership clubs and I remain unable to tell you what Darren Childs looks like. Premiership...
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Features
/ 5 years ago‘Having an opinion in this day and age is not a good thing’ – James Haskell
Now his autobiography is out, James Haskell is unabating in his value of being himself after adhering to RFU and club...
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Featured
/ 5 years agoEXCLUSIVE: Why was JP Doyle made redundant?
Respected referee JP Doyle discusses in length his career in Premiership and European competition
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Features
/ 5 years agoCall it off and stick with local friendlies – Hilton
NEWS EXTRA By WARREN MUGGLETON NCA Rugby should “call off” the 2020/21 season, according to Canterbury chairman Giles Hilton. Third and...
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Features
/ 5 years agoBrash? Yes, I don’t want to be boring!
ADAM ELLIS talks to England flanker turned author James Haskell Man of many talents: James Haskell in England action, MMA training...
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Latest News
/ 5 years agoQueen’s Birthday Honours for rugby quartet
WALES captain Alun Wyn Jones, former skipper Gareth Thomas, ex-head coach Warren Gatland and former England captain Sue Day are among...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years ago6 Nations exploring all options
THE2021 Six Nations could be delayed in an attempt to ensure matches are played in front of crowds. The tournament is...
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Women's Premier 15's
/ 5 years agoSevens ace Norton eyes 15s return after Tens
By NEALE HARVEY ENGLAND Sevens try wizard Dan Norton heads to the inaugural World Tens Series in Bermuda later this month...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 5 years agoSaracens players still up to mark
I AM not a Saracens supporter but I do feel that I have to respond to Neville Wheelan’s letter. I remember...
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Columnists
/ 5 years agoCain column: How did a £91m sink hole open up to swallow RFU?
Nick Cain questions where the RFU cash reserves have been spent, and how the government will be asking the same
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English Championship
/ 5 years agoRFU plans big shake-up to get National Leagues clubs back in action
The three divisions that make up the National Leagues could be set to go regionalised in a truncated 2020-21 season
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Miscellaneous
/ 5 years agoRFU plan National Leagues shake-up
By NEALE HARVEY RADICAL plans to salvage lower league rugby in the New Year could see National One and Two sides...
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Premiership
/ 5 years agoHow did a £91m sink hole open up to swallow the RFU?
NICH CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK HOW is it that the RFU, which has had the enviable reputation almost...
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Features
/ 5 years agoBiggest challenge of my 35 years in sport
Jeremy Blackmore talks to former RFU director Rob Andrew about rugby’s future Survival mode: Rob Andrew is fighting to safeguard the...
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Features
/ 5 years agoWe’ll ride out this storm but we need help from treasury
JASON WHITTINGHAM ON THE RECORD Q&A Worcester Warriors co-owner Jason Whittingham tells NEALE HARVEY why he and business partner Colin Goldring...
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