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Dec 6, 22 •
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General News, International, National, New Zealand •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Eddie Jones dismissed
Following a review of the Autumn Nations Series, Eddie Jones has been dismissed from the position of England Head Coach. The RFU will now conclude the long-term work it has been undertaking on coach succession planning with changes set to be announced in the...
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Jan 11, 22 •
1016 Views •
Europe, General News, International, National, Sevens Rugby, Womens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Charlie Hayter appointed Women’s and Sevens Performance Manager and Emma Mitchell joins as Performance Consultant for the women’s game
The RFU is pleased to confirm the appointment of Charlie Hayter as Women’s and Sevens Performance Manager. Hayter will oversee the management of the women’s XVs game at international and domestic level as well as the returning men’s and women’s...
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Dec 14, 21 •
970 Views •
General News, International, Sevens Rugby •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on England Sevens programme update and London Sevens tickets on sale
The RFU is pleased to announce the England Sevens programme structure for 2022. England Sevens return to the World Series in both the men’s and women’s competition in Malaga (21-23 January) after Great Britain Sevens competed in the opening two rounds in...
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Oct 7, 21 •
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Europe, General News, International, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Umbro and England Rugby unveil new home kits for 2021-22 season and extend partnership to 2028
Umbro, the Official Technical Kit Partner of England Rugby, can today reveal its new England Rugby home kits that will be worn by the England men’s and women’s teams for the 2021-22 season. For the first time in the professional era of the women’s game,...
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Sep 1, 21 •
902 Views •
Europe, General News, International, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RFU and Honda UK announce long-term partnership
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Honda UK today announce an exciting multi-year partnershipHonda UK will become Performance Partner and the Official Vehicle of England Rugby from today (1 September 2021)In addition to becoming the Official Automotive...
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May 14, 21 •
1107 Views •
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Shaun Liddle •
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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Jun 5, 20 •
1156 Views •
Europe, General News, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on Return to Community Rugby Roadmap
The RFU today announces a national roadmap to support a return to community rugby activity. This roadmap consists of six stages, Stage A relating to individual training with one other person, moving through to Stage F when there can be a return to competitive...
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Apr 2, 20 •
1597 Views •
Europe, General News, International, National •
Shaun Liddle •
Comments Off on RFU agrees contract extension with Eddie Jones to Rugby World Cup 2023
England men’s head coach Eddie Jones and the RFU have agreed a contract extension which will see him continue his role until the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. Jones joined England Rugby at the end of 2015 and has coached the men’s national...
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Jun 22, 16 •
2194 Views •
General News, International, Junior Rugby, World Rugby Junior Championship •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Prince Harry & England U20s join special Try for Change event with StreetGames
RFU Vice-Patron Prince Harry today joined 30 young people for a training session to remember at Alexandra Park in Stockport. He appeared alongside the England U20s squad, who were taking time out from their preparations for the World Rugby U20 Championship...
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Jun 2, 16 •
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General News, International •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Former England Players to Help Major Brain Study
Former England international rugby players are set to be recruited for the next phase of a major-scientific study examining the possible long-term effects of the game on brain health. The Rugby Football Union, together with leading academics from the London...
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May 24, 16 •
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Comments Off on England Test experience for touring Saxons
Former DHL Stormers loose forward Don Armand and seven players with Test experience have been included in the England Saxons squad to tour South Africa in June. The Rugby Football Union announced the squad and coaching staff on Monday. The 27-man squad...
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May 6, 16 •
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AVIVA Premiership, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary Hearing: Francois Louw
The charge against Francois Louw of Bath Rugby for acts contrary to good sportsmanship was heard in Bristol last night by an RFU disciplinary panel. Louw was cited following the Aviva Premiership match between Bath and Northampton Saints for allegedly making...
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May 5, 16 •
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AVIVA Premiership, Europe, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Francois Louw
Francois Louw will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with acts contrary to good sportsmanship, contrary to law 10.4(m). In the second half of the Aviva Premiership match between Northampton Saints and Bath Rugby on 30 April, the Bath flanker...
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Apr 30, 16 •
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Comments Off on Nigel Melville will join the RFU this summer as Director of Professional Rugby
USA Rugby CEO Nigel Melville will join the RFU this summer as Director of Professional Rugby. Melville will be responsible for professional rugby in England for the RFU, with particular focus around managing relationship with Premiership Rugby, the English...
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Apr 30, 16 •
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Europe, General News, International •
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Comments Off on Rob Andrew to leave role as RFU Director of Professional Rugby at the end of season
Rob Andrew will leave his role as RFU Director of Professional Rugby at the end of the current season. Andrew, who resigned from his position having instigated discussions with RFU CEO Ian Ritchie for a number of months, has agreed that he will continue to...
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Mar 9, 16 •
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AVIVA Premiership, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: George Smith
George Smith of Wasps will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel charged with striking an opponent contrary to Law 10.4(a). Smith was cited following last weekend’s Aviva Premiership match between Wasps and Gloucester for allegedly striking James Hook...
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Feb 24, 16 •
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AVIVA Premiership, Europe, General News •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Schalk Brits get three weeks
The charge against Schalk Brits of Saracens for punching or striking contrary to Law 10.4(a), was heard last night. Brits was sent off by referee Craig Maxwell-Keys in the first half of last weekend’s Aviva Premiership match between Saracens and...
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Feb 24, 16 •
1473 Views •
Blitz Bokke, General News, International, Sevens World Series •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Experienced trio return for England Sevens
Phil Burgess, Charlie Hayter and Dan Norton will return to action for England Sevens in the fifth leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in Las Vegas (4-6th March). The experienced trio are named alongside 20-year-old debutant Harry Glover who joined the...
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Feb 11, 16 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Concussion education module enjoys more success
ENGLISH RUGBY’S three main stakeholders, Premiership Rugby, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and the Rugby Players’ Association (RPA) have today announced that all professional players, coaches and referees have completed this season’s mandatory...
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Jan 13, 16 •
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General News, International, Six Nations •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Eddie Jones announces first England squad
EDDIE Jones has announced his England squad ahead of the 2016 RBS 6 Nations campaign. The 33 man squad will meet at Pennyhill Park on Sunday 24 January to prepare for their opening match against Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday 6 February. Jones has named a...
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Jan 12, 16 •
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AVIVA Premiership, General News •
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Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Gill, Ward & Horwill
Three players will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel tomorrow night following the weekend’s Aviva Premiership match between Harlequins and Saracens. Rhys Gill of Saracens has been charged with dangerous tackling contrary to Law 10.4(J). Gill was sent...
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Dec 31, 15 •
1651 Views •
General News, International •
nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Mark Cueto receives an MBE
Three servants of English rugby were today awarded New Year’s Honours, including former England and Sale Sharks wing Mark Cueto. Cueto was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) while former Rugby Football President LeRoy Angel and Lymm...
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Dec 20, 15 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Fifth Anti-Doping Annual Report Released
The Anti-Doping Annual Report for the 2014/15 season has been published on behalf of RFU’s Anti-Doping Advisory Group. This is the fifth year rugby’s anti-doping programme has released the findings of its activity in England. TESTING & INVESTIGATIONS...
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Dec 18, 15 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on Borthwick joins England as Forwards Coach
Steve Borthwick has agreed to join Eddie Jones’ coaching staff. The former England captain will join the national set-up as Forwards Coach. He will be reunited with Jones having worked together for three years at Japan, culminating in the 2015 Rugby World...
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Nov 27, 15 •
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nelio@15.co.za •
Comments Off on RFU, RPA & PRL agree landmark player welfare funding deal
The Rugby Players’ Association (RPA) today announced a new multi-year funding deal with its industry stakeholders, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Premiership Rugby Limited (PRL). The new 5-year deal will deliver a minimum of £7m into the RPA welfare,...
