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Twickenham to be renamed Allianz Stadium in £100m deal for RFU

Home of English rugby has never before had a sponsored name

Evening Standard · Aug 5, 2024

Twickenham to be renamed Allianz Stadium in first rebrand since 1907

The first fixture to be played at Twickenham under its new name is the Red Roses’ clash with New Zealand on September 14.

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2024

England rugby confirms Twickenham to be renamed Allianz Stadium

The RFU has confirmed a new deal to boost finances and ‘offer significant support to the grassroots game’

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2024

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Former England players accuse RFU of ‘suppressing data’ in brain injuries case

‘Crucial’ medical documents have not been disclosed, according to a complaint signed by former players including Steve Thompson and Mark Regan

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024

No protection for players from dangers of rugby turning professional – claim

A detailed claim on behalf of 480 former players has been served on World Rugby, the RFU and the WRU.

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2024

Fin Baxter called into starting XV as England look to snap All Blacks’ 30-year streak

Prop to replace injured Joe Marler against New Zealand on Saturday, with Finlay Christie to start for the hosts in the Test at Eden Park

The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2024

RFU opens books to Team England Rugby as player contract talks reach key stage

England captain Jamie George heads the body set up to negotiate commercial agreements with Twickenham.

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2024

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RFU open books to England players to thrash out ground breaking deal

Team England and RUF have already agreed new hybrid contracts

Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2024

Twickenham security ‘all over’ any attempted protests at Premiership final

Two Just Stop Oil activists caused a significant delay to the 2023 showpiece

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2024

Twickenham tightens security for Premiership final amid protest fears

Undercover operatives are set to be deployed at Saturday’s Premiership final at Twickenham as part of measures aimed at avoiding a repeat of last year’s pitch invasions

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2024

RFU ‘very aware’ of Twickenham protest threat ahead of Premiership final

Last year’s final was disrupted by protestors and the Premiership have vowed there will be no repeat

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2024

Premiership final masks turmoil simmering below rugby’s surface

It’s not a sexy topic but rugby union can’t get away from the fact the top of the pyramid needs strong foundations to sustain it

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2024

Championship clubs fear bankruptcy without fairer deal from RFU

England’s second-tier clubs say they risk being pushed into bankruptcy unless they receive a fairer deal in negotiations with the RFU and the Premiership

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2024

Billy Vunipola must repay Saracens support as play-off race reaches thrilling finale

England No8 will turn attentions back to on-field matters after Majorca arrest as he bids for winning Sarries farewell

Evening Standard · May 10, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024

Billy Vunipola escapes with slap on the wrist from RFU over taser arrest

Billy Vunipola is free to finish the season with Saracens after escaping a suspension from the Rugby Football Union

Evening Standard · May 9, 2024

Billy Vunipola able to end Saracens career on his own terms after RFU warning

England No.8 set to join French side Montpellier this summer

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2024

English clubs urge RFU to speed up enhanced hybrid contract plans

Leading English clubs are urging the RFU to accelerate their plans to introduce hybrid central contracts for a limited number of key men’s international players

Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2024

Saracens urge England to act with Jamie George and Maro Itoje futures still uncertain

The pair have yet to have their central contracts finalised by the RFU after months of silence

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The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2024

Impact ’25: RFU launches £12m initiative to grow women’s grassroots rugby

The RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney said women’s rugby is key to the growth of the overall game as he announced a £12m grassroots investment

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2024

Bath’s Van Graan calls on authorities to ‘simplify’ rugby after sin-bin error

Bath’s director warned against ‘chopping and changing’ laws after the mistake that let Harlequins’ Irné Herbst return from the sin-bin three minutes early

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2024

Harlequins vs Bath result upheld as RFU apologise for Irne Herbst sin-bin blunder

Quins lock returned from a yellow card three minutes too early as an epic second-half comeback from Bath fell just short

The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2024

French connections: the forces driving English rugby’s Top 14 exodus

England internationals are flocking to France – and it’s a win-win situation for the players and the clubs

The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2024

RFU backs TMO after TV commentary ‘distracted’ him during Farrell decision

The RFU insisted the TMO who appeared to ignore foul play on Saracens’ Owen Farrell was not influenced by the TV pundit Austin Healey spotting it first

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2024

RFU to investigate after Saracens vs Harlequins TMO controversy

Stuart Terheege was accused of ignoring Stephan Lewies’ hit on Owen Farrell after it was pointed out on TV commentary by Austin Healey

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2024

TMO heard appearing to not review incident flagged by TV pundit Healey

The RFU will review an incident in which a possible case of foul play was ignored by officials on the bizarre grounds a TV pundit had spotted it first

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