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Call to axe Bill Sweeney ‘as soon as possible’

22 December 2024 0 comments

By Nick Cain Bill Sweeney’s tenure as RFU chief executive is in a precarious position after Bill Beaumont’s announcement as an interim RFU Board Chairman […]

Bill Beaumont needs to show clear thinking

22 December 2024 0 comments

By Nick Cain – Read his expert opinion every week Bill Beaumont is stepping into a saloon in which the tables and chairs have been […]

Harlequins v Gloucester-Hart

22 December 2024 0 comments

Preview Dec 28. 3pm HARLEQUINS captain Jade Konkel has issued a rallying cry towards fans going to watch Big Game 16 on December 28 to […]

Bill Beaumont named interim chairman at RFU as Tom Ilube resigns amid scandal

20 December 2024 0 comments

Sir Bill Beaumont has been appointed Rugby Football Union chairman on an interim basis following the resignation of Tom Ilube. Ilube stepped down on Friday […]

Tom Ilube resigns as RFU chairman amid pay controversy

20 December 2024 0 comments

Tom Ilube has resigned as chairman of the Rugby Football Union amid controversy over executive pay. The move follows an outcry over RFU chief executive […]

Grassroots revolt triggers vote over futures of RFU chief executive and chairman

19 December 2024 0 comments

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney and chairman Tom Ilube are facing motions calling for their removal after a grassroots revolt gathered enough support […]

Unique Gifts for Rugby Lovers

19 December 2024 0 comments

Rugby is more than just a sport; it’s a passion that ignites camaraderie and fierce loyalty among fans. Whether you’re shopping for a birthday, Christmas, […]

Cornish Pirates remove break clauses

15 December 2024 0 comments

By Sam Jackson Cornish Pirates have lifted the break clauses in player contracts which had been inserted in the summer amid concern over the ongoing […]

Calls for change gather support

15 December 2024 0 comments

THE process of convening an SGM of the RFU is a convoluted procedural affair, and this could be a useful ally for the likes of […]

Beating Dean and the ABC club was a high

15 December 2024 0 comments

MY LIFEIN RUGBY THE FORMER SARACENS & LONDON WELSH FLY-HALF ANDY LEE IT was more through luck than judgement that I ended up playing for […]

I can’t believe the RFU chiefs will walk away

15 December 2024 0 comments

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME I CANNOT believe that anyone would expect that Bill Sweeney or Tom Ilube will willingly walk […]

Harrow through on away side rule

15 December 2024 0 comments

SCHOOLS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS THE semi finals of the Continental Tyres National School Cup, Plate, Vase, and Bowl have all been decided over the […]

England XV to host France

15 December 2024 0 comments

An England XV will host a France XV in an uncapped match at Twickenham on Saturday June 21 as a warm-up for the three-Test summer […]

Calls for RFU chiefs to quit at fever pitch

8 December 2024 0 comments

Mounting calls for RFU chiefs to quit By Nick Cain Calls for Bill Sweeney, the RFU chief executive, and Tom Ilube, the RFU Board chairman, […]

Schools pay tribute to former student

8 December 2024 0 comments

■ By BEN JAYCOCK PROMISING rugby player Johnny Reynolds tragically passed away a year ago and in recent weeks his former schools came together to […]

It’s time for a root and branch clearout at RFU

1 December 2024 0 comments

By Nick Cain – Read his expert opinion every week In what sort of world does the wage packet of one administrator in a sports […]

Time for RFU to put those tin hats on

1 December 2024 0 comments

If there has been an unusual amount of activity in one corner of the commodities market over recent days, blame Twickenham, where the governing classes […]

Our club ethos is to build from within

1 December 2024 0 comments

Coach to coach Steve Hill talks to Tim Robinson, below, head coach at Scunthorpe in Regional North East 1 Why did you get into coaching […]

S4, E13: England Autumn Series review with Topsy Ojo

26 November 2024 0 comments

England got back to winning ways with a routing of Japan at Twickenham on Sunday. However, after five consecutive defeats prior, questions burn even stronger […]

Eddie Jones fires back at Danny Care as Steve Borthwick vows to persist with blitz

24 November 2024 0 comments

By Tom Jeffreys In typical Eddie Jones fashion the Japan head coach, following his side’s 59-14 defeat to England on his Twickenham homecoming, teased at […]

Hard to see how the top brass are surviving

24 November 2024 0 comments

THE mantra being chanted within Twickenham’s walls is that the RFU’s finances are rosy despite it being about to make a record annual loss of […]

Patience is running out

24 November 2024 0 comments

I DON’T like to say it, but I think that England could be heading for a first-ever Six Nations wooden spoon in 2025. Could you […]

England A set up is ‘critical’ for development – Mark Mapletoft

22 November 2024 0 comments

By Ollie Aust Mark Mapletoft was at the helm for the first England A fixture of the season, as they ran out 38-17 winners over […]

World Rugby Awards: Men’s Player of the Year and Breakthrough Player of the Year assessment

18 November 2024 0 comments

By Charlie Elliott The Men’s 15s World Player and Breakthrough Player of the Year nominees have been announced, with the best of the best in […]

England A dominate second half to down Australia A, with Henry Pollock impressing

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Ollie Aust England A – Tries: Heyes 6, Murley 43, 77, Langdon 56, Fisilau 61, Muir 68 Conversions: Atkinson 57, 62, Shillcock 69, 78 […]

We’re going in right direction – Steve Borthwick

17 November 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway at Twickenham England boss Steve Borthwick is not fearing the chop – despite adding a 29-20 defeat to South Africa to their […]

Gatland: If I lose my job, I’ll go to beach

17 November 2024 0 comments

■ By SIMON THOMAS Wales v Australia PREVIEW… Today. Kick-off 4.10pm, Principality Stadium Coach: Warren Gatland ONE of the more revealing comments from Warren Gatland […]

England look like a clueless rabble

17 November 2024 0 comments

Another one bites the dust: England feel the pain against Wallabies I WATCHED with a g rowing sense of bewilderment as England yet again took […]

Chinnor take early control (but don’t tell Twickenham)

17 November 2024 0 comments

■ By MO SHER Chinnor …………..33pts Tries: Crowley 9, Bourton 13, Watson 27, Dugmore 47, Pascoe 78 Conversions: Bourton 10, 14, 28; Smith 79 Cambridge […]

Javis relishing Plymouth challenge

17 November 2024 0 comments

By MARK STEVENS EVEN during his own distinguished playing days, Aaron Jarvis was always keen to develop his rugby education. These days, the former Wales […]

Southern teams show power

17 November 2024 0 comments

By TOM JEFFERIES AS expected, the southern sides dominated the first national round of fixtures in the ACE League, whilst the four National School Cup […]

Richard Wigglesworth unsure as to Felix Jones’ role in South Africa preparations

13 November 2024 0 comments

England’s players and coaching number two Richard Wigglesworth have had no contact with Felix Jones ahead of Saturday’s clash with South Africa despite his inside […]

Lawrence Dallaglio: It will take brains to beat Springboks

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Lawrence Dallaglio has warned England they need brains and not just brawn to beat world champions South Africa at Twickenham next weekend. […]

More heartache for England as Aussies steal it at the death

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Nick Cain at Twickenham England ……………………….. 37pts Tries: Cunningham-South 5, 12; Sleightholme 57, 68, Itoje 78 Conversions: Smith 13, 68, 79 Penalties: Smith 20, […]

Of all the positives for Australia, Joseph Sua’ali’i was the biggest

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Brendan Gallagher Welcome back to Australia. Where have you been? And hello Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i. What did your mother feed you? It’s not just that […]

Ireland all at sea as Damian McKenzie pulls the strings

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Brendan Gallagher Ireland………………………….. 13pts Try: van der Flier 42 Conversion: Crowley 43 Penalties: Crowley 7, 39 New Zealand ………………. 23pts Try: Jordan 68 Penalties: […]

What we can learn from other sports

10 November 2024 0 comments

HAVING watched round one of the Autumn Internationals I revelled in the copying of NFL style referee announcements so the thousands in the ground all […]

When value for money is not part of the deal

10 November 2024 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED ENGLAND’S bench strategy against New Zealand – goodbye “bomb squad”, hello “squib squad” – has been investigated, psychoanalysed, convicted on all […]

Fitz Harding wants to join England pals

10 November 2024 0 comments

By Paul Rees Bristol’s strong start to the season has been rewarded with five players selected in England’s two senior squads – and skipper Fitz […]

There are no excuses – Tom Curry demands England ‘step up’ against Australia

7 November 2024 0 comments

Tom Curry insists England’s players must take responsibility for the inability to close out winning positions and adopt a “no excuses” mentality for Saturday’s clash […]

S4, E10: Alex Cuthbert joins as England drop ball against NZ + Wales set for crucial Autumn Nations Series

6 November 2024 0 comments

With an eight-point lead, England seemed in control at Twickenham, only for a New Zealand fightback and some questionable substitutions to once again deny the […]

Bevan happy with his baptism of fire

3 November 2024 0 comments

■By SIMON THOMAS SO much has happened in the life of Ellis Bevan over the last six months but one moment stands out above all […]

Scarratt excited by new pathway

3 November 2024 0 comments

■ By MAX HARRIS Champions: Gloucester-Hartpury celebrate their title triumph ENGLAND centurion Emily Scarratt is delighted with the new women’s BUCS programme which aims to […]

WIN TICKETS TO WATCH ENGLAND VS AUSTRALIA AT THE AUTUMN NATIONS SERIES

27 October 2024 0 comments

Make sure not to miss out on your chance to win tickets to watch England take on Australia at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in the Autumn […]

Sorry, but the RFU’s plan lacks vision

27 October 2024 0 comments

YET again the RFU has woken up in the middle of the night and is shocked by how dark it is. Throughout the professional era […]

Dominant All Blacks get in the mood for England

27 October 2024 0 comments

■By BEN JAYCOCK Debut delight: Super sub Ruben Love reaches out to score a try and, PICTURES: Getty Images NEW Zealand replicated England’s thrashing of […]

Borthwick needs to have a bigger pool

27 October 2024 0 comments

Winning feeling: Marcus Smith breaks clear during the victory against Ireland at Twickenham in last season’s Six Nations and, inset, Elliot Daly takes a selfie […]

Figures don’t add up

20 October 2024 0 comments

IN his column in a recent edition of The Rugby Paper, Peter Jackson states that the RFU are set to earn a whopping £16 million […]

Dream Team – Scott Sio

20 October 2024 0 comments

SCOTT SIO, THE EXETER CHIEFS AND FORMER AUSTRALIA AND BRUMBIES PROP, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE’S PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… Forwards 1. James Slipper – […]

Time for England to walk the walk

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Nick Cain Right here, right now, English rugby union craves forward momentum. It needs something to knock the negatives surrounding our sport into the […]

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