HARLEQUINS WON their first Aviva Premiership title last season, beating Leicester in the final, and they are now going well on both the domestic and European fronts – but what…
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RFU announces Lead up and Legacy plans for 2015 and beyond
THE RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION (RFU) today announced its participation legacy plans with exactly three years to go until the Rugby World Cup final 2015. Chief Executive Ian Ritchie, alongside…
Ashton’s expected suspension gives England selection dilemma
CHRIS ASHTON is set to attend an RFU disciplinary hearing this evening, where it is feared he will be handed a one-match suspension after picking up the equivalent of three…
RFU considering the sale of naming rights for Twickenham Stadium
THE RFU are exploring the possibility of selling the naming rights to Twickenham Stadium to potential sponsors, in a bid to generate increased funding for upgrades to the stadium ahead…
Five Lions ‘bolters’ to tour Australia
EVERY FOUR years, a player not considered for the Lions tour suddenly finds themselves on the plane, regardless of Test experience or age. Ahead of the British & Irish Lions…
England’s youthful squad face tough test in QBE Internationals
ENGLAND'S SQUAD announcement on Thursday morning saw two familiar faces recalled in James Haskell and Ugo Monye, whilst offering a further glimpse to the future in hooker Tom Youngs and…
Mako Vunipola named in England squad for the QBE Internationals
STUART LANCASTER has called up Mako Vunipola, James Haskell, Tom Youngs and Ugo Monye from the England Saxons to England's Senior squad for the QBE Internationals. The four new faces…
French based players not an option for Stuart Lancaster
ENGLISH PLAYERS currently in France are unlikely to be selected for the upcoming November Internationals, according to Stuart Lancaster. The England head coach was speaking on the BBC 5 Live…
Football grounds will make the Rugby World Cup a great success
I HAVE spent most of this week swimming against the tide of public opinion over England Rugby 2015's decision to scrap Welford Road as a World Cup venue. I think…
Aviva Premiership: Five players to watch
Wasps and Harlequins got the 2012-2013 season off to an explosive start with an 82-point thriller at Twickenham and now the dust has settled, RW takes a look at five…