RARE PHOTOS: 16 - The Real Truth

RFU must connect grassroots to elite rugby union by aligning player pathway

England are thriving at youth level but governing body has been urged to act to save rugby from irrelevance elsewhere

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2024

Bristol conquer champions Northampton to go top of Premiership

Bristol 31-23 Northampton: Fijian centre Kalaveti Ravouvou scored twice in an entertaining clash at Ashton Gate

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024

England players sign RFU contracts but raise ‘extensive concerns’ over workload

England players have voiced ‘extensive concerns’ about their workload after signing new RFU contracts

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2024

Coaching upheaval sets up pivotal autumn for Steve Borthwick and England

Two departures from his staff left the head coach reeling, but a settled squad has every chance of success in a November that could promise plenty

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024

Steve Borthwick ‘disappointed and surprised’ by coaching departures as he sets out plan for future

The England head coach is still hoping to bring in Phil Morrow from Saracens to replace Aled Walters as head of strength and conditioning after an initial attempt was blocked by Premiership clubs

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024

Shock St Mirren line-up showed that Scotland must follow Norway and put youth first

Kevin Nicol reveals Norway are starting to reap the rewards of their youth football revolution - and explains why he thinks Scotland should follow…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 16, 2024

Harlequins out to end Saracens hoodoo as Premiership rivals resume hostilities on ‘Derby Weekend’

The Premiership’s second ‘Derby Weekend’ sees a clash of capital clubs in a rivalry that the north Londoners have come to dominate

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2024

Clubs must shelve self-interest and put Scottish football first for game to flourish

Clubs must shelve self-interest and put Scottish football first if the game in this country is to overcome a youth crisis and flourish in years to…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 11, 2024

Premiership Rugby chief provides update on talks over British and Irish league

Chief executive Simon Massie-Taylor has indicated that the prospect of a radical revamp of the club game is unlikely

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2024

Premiership Rugby plays down talk of a British and Irish or Anglo-Welsh league

The possibility of a merger with sides from Ireland, Scotland and Wales was discussed at board meeting of English clubs last month.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2024