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…
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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…
October – Wales in focus
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Can dreams become reality for Racing Metro?
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Bryan Redpath removed as Director of Rugby at Sale Sharks
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The Championship Blog – Week 7 round-up
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An exclusive look at the new 2013 Lions kit
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Aviva Premiership & RaboDirect Pro12: Winners and Losers
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RFU considering the sale of naming rights for Twickenham Stadium
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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…