RFU apologise for shirt bungle

The Rugby Football Union apologised after being criticised for replicating the Victoria Cross, a medal awarded for military bravery, on England's new team shirts.


England's white home jersey and crimson second shirt feature small rubber grips in the shape of the Victoria Cross designed to give players extra purchase on the ball.


But after the Victoria Cross Trust accused the RFU of using the symbol for "marketing purposes", England's governing body issued an apology.


"We would like to apologise to those who may have taken offence with our new kit," the RFU said in a statement.


Latest News