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Lions Watch: Jason Robinson Scores Spectacular Try From 2001 Lions Tour

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Having switched codes from Rugby League to Union in 2000, Jason Robinson made his England debut in the 2001 Six Nations against Italy. Following on from his impressive displays for England, Robinson's...

Dylan Hartley in line for surprise Lions call-up for tour to New Zealand

9 years ago by The Guardian

• Injury to Wales hooker Ken Owens opens door to England captain• Hartley the major admission when squad was announced last monthDylan Hartley missed out on a British & Irish Lions tour in 2013...

Stuart Lancaster’s England appointment no reason for regret, says Ian Ritchie

9 years ago by The Guardian

• Chief Executive says he has no regrets over hiring Lancaster as head coach• ‘I still think Stuart did a huge number of positive things’Ian Ritchie says he has no regrets over hiring Stuart Lancaster...

Southern Hemisphere XV in England

9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As the Premiership heads into the knockout stages of the competition and the June Internationals fast approach, we take a look at what a Southern Hemisphere XV would look like if we only considered...

Chris Robshaw ‘excited about being a senior guy’ on England’s Argentina trip | Gerard Meagher

9 years ago by The Guardian

The former England captain insists the team’s training camp in Brighton is worthwhile and is keen to embrace his elder statesman role in a raw squadAmid the debate about the rights and wrongs of calling...

Leicester Tigers' Ellis Genge takes Discovery of the Year crown...

9 years ago by Leicester Mercury

Ellis Genge's outstanding season with Leicester Tigers has earned him more plaudits.The young prop forward has been named Land Rover Discovery of the Year in the Aviva Premiership awards.Genge, who is...

Mercer: I’ll prove why I should be in Argentina

9 years ago by The Rugby Paper

Teenage back row sensation Zach Mercer aims to show Eddie Jones why he should have been on the senior tour to Argentina by leading England U20s to World Cup success. Mercer, 19, has enjoyed a stellar year...

RFU CEO Ian Ritchie to retire

9 years ago by England Rugby

Ian Ritchie, Chief Executive of the RFU, has today informed the RFU Board of Directors, management and staff that he will retire at the end of the summer. Ian Ritchie, 63, joined the RFU in February 2012....

Ian Ritchie to step down as chief executive of the RFU at end of summer

9 years ago by The Guardian

• Ritchie oversaw both England’s 2015 World Cup debacle and resurrection• ‘It has been an honour and a privilege to lead the RFU,’ he saysIan Ritchie will step down as the chief executive of...

Bath Rugby young gun Josh Bayliss reflects on his first season at the club

9 years ago by Bath Chronicle

The former Millfield School captain is preparing for the U20 World Championship with England