England Women U18 squad selected for FIRA Sevens
1 decade ago by RFU News FeedAn England Women’s Under 18 Sevens squad will compete in the inaugural FIRA Under 18s European Championship on September 13-14 in Enkoping, Sweden. Former England Men's Sevens Assistant Coach Russell...
Women's Premiership: round one preview
1 decade ago by RFU News FeedThe English Women's Premiership kicks off this weekend with an array of World Cup stars returning to league action. Following England's historic 21-9 World Cup final win over Canada last month, the Premiership...
Aviva Premiership talking points: round one
1 decade ago by RFU News FeedIn the build-up to Rugby World Cup 2015, this Aviva Premiership campaign is set to be an extremely intriguing one. Indeed, the competition kicked off this weekend and produced some enthralling encounters. ...
VIDEO – Pennell and Jones primed for Championship year
1 decade ago by RFU News FeedThe Greene King IPA Championship is certain to be a fiercely contested division once again, with the likes of Worcester and big-spending Bristol set to battle it out for promotion back to the Premiership. “After...
VIDEO – Premiership bosses preview new campaign
1 decade ago by RFU News FeedThe Aviva Premiership season is upon us once again, and the latest edition of English rugby’s premier domestic competition begins on Friday as Gloucester Rugby travel to Franklin’s Gardens, home of...
Championship launches sixth season as professional second tier
1 decade ago by RFU News FeedThe Greene King IPA Championship will kick off its sixth season as the second tier of professional rugby on Friday when Nottingham Rugby host Bedford Blues at Meadow Lane (kick-off 8pm). The fixture...
VIDEO – Facebook questions with RFU CEO Ian Ritchie
1 decade ago by RFU News FeedRugby Football Union Chief Executive Officer Ian Ritchie answers your questions from England Rugby Facebook, covering topics from ticket prices to promoting the women's game.
RFU plans to introduce rugby to 100,000 women and girls
1 decade ago by RFU News FeedThe women’s game is set for an unprecedented boost after the RFU announced plans to introduce rugby to 100,000 women and girls across the country. The strategy, launched today (September 3) at the Houses...
Lawes refocuses Saints for title defence
1 decade ago by RFU News FeedCourtney Lawes has hailed the “unbelievable” feel-good factor produced by Northampton Saints’ maiden Aviva Premiership title, but insists last term’s success will mean nothing when the holders...
VIDEO – Wade has "got his swagger back” says Haskell
1 decade ago by RFU News FeedJames Haskell is intent on returning the glory days to Wasps and believes “world class” young England duo Christian Wade and Joe Launchbury can provide the spark and steel they require to start that...
