Sir Clive Woodward will not be returning to the RFU

Sir Clive Woodward has ruled himself out of the Rugby Football Union’s Performance Director job. “Since the Rugby Football Union announced its restructuring plan late last year, there has been…

Steffon Armitage called into England Sevens squad

Steffon Armitage will make his England Sevens debut in this weekend’s Emirates Airline London Sevens. The London Irish flanker’s call-up is the only change to the squad as England continue…

Stoke win RFU Intermediate Cup

STOKE-ON-TRENT RFC ensured that one set of supporters from the city returned to the Midlands with a spring in their step and a smile on their faces after their team…

HAC win the RFU Junior Vase

London’s HAC RFC pulled off an emphatic six-try 37-6 win against fellow RFU Junior Vase finalists Edwardians FC at Twickenham Stadium. HAC started much the stronger of the two sides…

Aviva Premiership round-up – a blog

Aviva Premiership Round by Rugby World reader Alex Shaw. Saturday 7th May 2011 Bath vs. Newcastle Falcons Bath welcomde Newcastle to the South-West in the knowledge that if other results…

Danny Cipriani dropped again

Danny Cipriani’s ill-fated stay in the Super 15 went from bad to worse with confirmation that he will stay in Australia when his team, the Melbourne Rebels travel to South…

England Women’s A team announced

England Women A have made nine changes for their final European Trophy pool game which sees England take on Russia on Wednesday, kick off 5pm BST, in Coruna, Spain. Only…

RFUW announce new age band for girls’ rugby

From September 1st 2011 a new Under 13s age band will be introduced for girls’ rugby in England. After extensive research and consultation throughout the game, the Rugby Football Union…