Alfie Barbeary could be banned for start of England’s Six Nations campaign England could be without Alfie Barbeary for the start of the Six Nations, with the Bath No 8 facing a possible suspension The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2024
‘Zombie league’: Championship clubs push back against RFU’s tier-two plans English rugby is heading for a political bust-up after second-tier clubs urged Rugby Football Union council members to delay the proposed new agreement The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2024
England deal Wales Six Nations selection blow with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso call Cardiff-born Exeter wing will attend Steve Borthwick's pre-tournament camp this week Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2024
Steve Borhwick confirms Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Ethan Roots are on England's radar ahead of Six Nations England boss to name squad on January 17 Evening Standard · Jan 4, 2024
Was rugby better in the old days? Try watching it and you will soon find out The game is infinitely more skilful and entertaining than in the past and nostalgists should be careful what they wish for The Guardian - UK · Jan 2, 2024
Gloucester sign highly-rated fly half Charlie Atkinson from Leicester Tigers The former Wasps star has left Tigers with immediate effect to complete the move to Kingsholm The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2023
RFU’s three wise men bear gifts but revamp of English game will not be easy While trio’s vision appeals to national side and the Premiership there is still work to be done in building trust with Championship sides The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2023
Opening Champions Cup weekend proves it’s not all doom and gloom for English Premiership Seven of England’s eight competing clubs secured victory on the opening weekend of continental competition The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023
Alfie Barbeary: ‘I’ve been honest that I’m not the biggest fan of the gym’ The Bath No 8 talks to Robert Kitson about why he is not an identikit sportsman and his aspirations to make the international grade with England The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023
Joe Launchbury not ready to retire from England duty but Harlequins homecoming remains his focus Quins take on Saracens this weekend in London derby Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2023
English rugby union adjusts to grim reality as RFU thrashes out new deal Crisis-hit domestic game faces watershed season as remaining Premiership clubs await new professional game partnership The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023
RFU confirm conversations underway over possible British & Irish league The future of the club game in Europe could be radically reshaped The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023
On this day in 2018 – Christian Wade quits rugby in bid to launch NFL career The then 27-year-old left Wasps but returned to rugby with Racing 92 in 2022 after failing to make the Buffalo Bills roster. The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023
Wasps reveal plans to move to Kent in search for new permanent home Talks underway with short-term stay in Northampton eyed Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023 Premiership gains stardust of Russell and Mercer after pain of last season A low-key start with World Cup absentees but big signings and Leicester’s likely challenge of Saracens offers fresh intrigue
Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2023 Jack Willis seeks renewed RFU talks in bid to keep England career alive RFU deeming his case no longer meets the “exceptional circumstances” clause required for overseas-based players to represent Red Rose
The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023 England call up Jack Willis replacement for Rugby World Cup knockouts Steve Borthwick has replenished his squad after Willis suffered a neck injury against Chile last week that ruled him out
Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2023 Jack Willis ruled out of Rugby World Cup with neck injury as England consider replacement options The flanker has been unable to recover from the neck issue he picked up in England’s big win over Chile
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 England suffer Rugby World Cup injury blow Jack Willis has been ruled out of the rest of the tournament after suffering a neck injury against Chile
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023 Henry Arundell to be available for England in Six Nations despite move to France The former London Irish man is set to move to Racing 92 in Paris after the Rugby World Cup
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023 English rugby ‘on the cusp of something spectacular’ despite year of turmoil, claims RFU CEO Bill Sweeney Under-fire Bill Sweeney suggested that brighter times are ahead for the sport despite a year that has seen the demise of four professional clubs and an under-performing men’s national team
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023 Bill Sweeney believes English rugby is ‘on cusp of something quite spectacular’ RFU council members sent a letter to the board raising concerns over the leadership of chief executive Sweeney and chair Tom Ilube.
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023 English rugby in more strife as Championship winners cease trading Last year’s second tier champions Jersey Reds look set to become the fourth club to fold in 12 months
The National (Scotland) · Sep 20, 2023 The 5 former All Blacks aiming to topple Scotland for Tonga after eligibility tweak Although we are still waiting for the first earth-trembling shock of the Rugby World Cup, there have been plenty of moments to savour for fans of…
Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2023 Danny Cipriani interview: ‘Rugby is led in fear ... it will become a niche sport without changes’ Danny Cipriani reflects on rugby’s “fear-based coaching” and worries that the sport he loves will be a niche offering in next to no time without bold changes.