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Jul 2, 21 •
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Comments Off on Eight uncapped players are set to make their debuts at Twickenham
Eddie Jones has named his England team for this weekend’s Test match against USA. Eight uncapped players are set to make their debuts at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday 4 July (2pm KO). Lewis Ludlow will captain the side at blind-side flanker, with Sam...
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Jun 25, 21 •
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Comments Off on England A team announcement: England A v Scotland A
The England A team to face Scotland A on Sunday [27 June, 2pm KO] has been named. While caps will not be awarded for this game, 11 uncapped players will start for England A who will be led by head coach John Mitchell. Lewis Ludlow will captain the side at...
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Jun 21, 21 •
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Comments Off on England Rugby squad announcement
Eddie Jones has named an updated 36-player England squad as they continue preparations for their summer series of fixtures. The squad have reconvened at The Lensbury, Teddington today ahead of their opening game in a week’s time – England A v Scotland A...
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Jun 18, 21 •
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Comments Off on Team GB rugby sevens squads confirmed for Tokyo Olympic Games
The British Olympic Association (BOA) has confirmed the selection of 24 rugby sevens players who will represent Team GB at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Abbie Brown and Megan Jones will co-captain the women’s squad which features a number of players who...
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Jun 15, 21 •
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Comments Off on THE TEAMS OF THE UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
Following this morning’s announcement, the United Rugby Championship are excited to showcase the very best rugby, north and south. To learn more about our 16 powerhouse clubs, see below. South Africa Vodacom Bulls Home ground: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria...
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Jun 15, 21 •
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Comments Off on United Rugby Championship heralds a new era for SA rugby
A new era will kick off for South African rugby when the Cell C Sharks, DHL Stormers, Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls join 12 Guinness PRO14 clubs for the United Rugby Championship, which will kick off in September 2021 in a brand new, world-class 16-team...
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May 14, 21 •
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Comments Off on England coaching update
England Rugby coaches Simon Amor and Jason Ryles are stepping down from their roles with the senior men’s team. Amor and the RFU have mutually decided to part company so that he can explore new opportunities. Ryles has chosen to stay in Australia with his...
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May 12, 21 •
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Comments Off on Augustus to gain valuable experience in England
Loose forward Juarno Augustus has signed a two-year deal with English Premiership side Northampton Saints and will leave in July, with a view to returning to Cape Town a more experienced and well-rounded player. The 23-year-old has been granted an early...
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May 10, 21 •
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Comments Off on England Rugby summer fixtures confirmed
England Rugby has confirmed its men’s senior team fixtures for the summer which will be a series of three home matches. Eddie Jones’ side will play two Test matches against USA and Canada at Twickenham Stadium. They will first host USA on Sunday 4...
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May 6, 21 •
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Comments Off on 2021 Lions squad announced – Alun Wyn Jones as Captain
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Apr 29, 21 •
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Comments Off on 2022 GUINNESS SIX NATIONS FIXTURES ANNOUNCED
Guinness Six Nations window will be from 5th February to 19th March Friday night rugby to return in Round 4 for Wales v FranceLe Crunch to conclude the Championship Super Saturday The eagerly awaited 2022 Guinness Six Nations fixtures have been announced with...
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Apr 29, 21 •
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Comments Off on England Rugby to join social media blackout
England Rugby will join with the football community and other sports in taking part in a social media blackout from 15:00 BST on Friday 30 April to 23:59 BST on Monday 3 May in a show of solidarity against online abuse. This will cover all RFU-run social...
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Mar 27, 21 •
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Comments Off on Phil Burgess announces retirement
England and GB Sevens player Phil Burgess has called time on his rugby career with immediate effect. Having joined the England Sevens squad for 2013-14 season from Cornish Pirates, Burgess was a member of the GB Sevens squad that claimed Silver at the Rio...
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Mar 4, 21 •
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Comments Off on England squad update
David Ribbans has been called up to the England squad for the rest of the Guinness Six Nations. This follows confirmation that Courtney Lawes would be unavailable for the remainder of the tournament through injury. Eddie Jones’ side, who are currently on a...
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Feb 26, 21 •
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Comments Off on GB Sevens Men and Women Initial training squads announced
GB Sevens are delighted to confirm their initial training squads for the forthcoming campaign. Made possible by an innovative commercial partnership with The National Lottery, GB7s will operate a banded pay structure which will give equal opportunities across...
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Nov 19, 20 •
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Comments Off on Quilter International (England v Ireland)
Eddie Jones has named his team for England’s Quilter International against Ireland this weekend. England will host Ireland at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday (3pm KO) as they look to build on their winning start to the Autumn Nations Cup – after beating...
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Nov 12, 20 •
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Comments Off on England team announcement – Quilter International (England v Georgia)
Eddie Jones has named his team for England’s Quilter International against Georgia this weekend. England will open their Autumn Nations Cup campaign at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 14 November (3pm KO) and will be looking to build on a successful return...
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Nov 10, 20 •
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Comments Off on Red Roses name 30-player training squad ahead of France Test
Head coach Simon Middleton has named a 30-player training squad to prepare for this weekend’s autumn international against France. Fresh from securing the 2020 Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam title in Italy nine days ago, the group re-assemble at Bisham...
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Nov 10, 20 •
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Comments Off on REMAINING 2020 WOMEN’S SIX NATIONS MATCHES CANCELLED
Six Nations Rugby today announced it has taken the difficult decision to cancel the remaining three matches of the 2020 Women’s Six Nations Championship. Recent Government and Health Authority restrictions affecting squad preparations, travel, and the...
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Nov 1, 20 •
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Comments Off on England Rugby reaction to winning the 2020 Guinness Six Nations Championship.
England captain Owen Farrell said: “It’s a massive achievement for us as a group to win the Guinness Six Nations in the strangest year and circumstances. “We’ve worked really hard in training the past few weeks to get ready for the Italy game, we...
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Oct 29, 20 •
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Comments Off on Guinness Six Nations (Italy v England) England team announcement
Eddie Jones has named his team for England’s key Guinness Six Nations tie against Italy on Saturday [31 October]. Ben Youngs is set to make his 100th cap for his country, at scrum half – becoming the second most capped England men’s player of all time...
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Oct 26, 20 •
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Comments Off on England squad announcement – Guinness Six Nations and Autumn Nations Cup
Eddie Jones has named a 36-player squad for his England side’s autumn tournament fixtures. England will play their final match of the rescheduled 2020 Guinness Six Nations against Italy at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Saturday 31 October (4.45pm GMT KO),...
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Oct 20, 20 •
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Comments Off on England squad announcement – Quilter Cup (England v Barbarians)
England men’s head coach Eddie Jones has named a 32-player squad for this weekend’s Quilter Cup. England will take on the Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday 26 October (2pm KO). It will be the first game for Jones’ side since March. The match is...
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Jul 30, 20 •
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Comments Off on International rugby set to resume in October as World Rugby Council approves temporary 2020 COVID-19 calendar
An exciting programme of international matches is set to take place later this year after the World Rugby Council approved a temporary adjustment to Regulation 9 to accommodate the release of international players for revised 2020 windows. The adjustment to...
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Jul 22, 20 •
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Comments Off on World Rugby Executive Committee recommends 2020 temporary COVID-19 international calendar
The World Rugby Executive Committee has today recommended a revised temporary 2020 international calendar with the express objective of optimising recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic for the betterment of the global game at all levels. Seeking to reconcile...
