The RFU has launched Try for Change, a new flagship social responsibility programme. Supported by founding partner O2, Try for Change aims to raise awareness and grow rugby as a tool for social good, by bringing together and supporting leading rugby charities and organisations. Throughout England there are a number of charities, clubs and programmes using
RFU launches Every Voice Counts campaign to give fans the chance to be part of a new recording of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has launched its Every Voice Counts campaign asking fans to feature on a new recording of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, which will be the official England Rugby
World Rugby and leading brain injury charity Headway have given their backing to the latest initiative from the Rugby Football Union on concussion. The RFU’s new online concussion education courses are aimed at players, coaches and match officials across the community game. Available at England Rugby, the 30 minute courses cover why it’s important to manage
Worcester prop Rochelle Clark will become England Women’s joint most capped player of all time on Saturday when she runs out against defending Six Nations champions France at Twickenham Stadium, kick off 7.20pm. The 33-year-old, who made her England debut against Canada in 2003, will join former England hooker Amy Garnett in the history books
The Fixtures have now been announced by World Rugby for the next round of the Women’s Sevens due to take place in Canada on 18th and 19th April. The pools are: Pool A Pool B Pool C New Zealand Australia Canada England France USA Fiji Brazil Russia Spain China South Africa Fixtures for the first
England Women Under 20s Head Coach Jo Yapp has named her side to take on France U20s at Esher RFC, kick off 2pm, on Saturday. Yapp’s side were disappointed to lose out 25-0 to France on French turf last month and will be hoping for better fortunes this time around. Source: rugbymatters.netEngland have recalled Bristol’s
England Women Sevens suffered a disappointing second day of action at the Atlanta leg of the World Series on Sunday, finishing seventh which now leaves them sitting sixth in the overall series standings. England, who need to finish in the top four by the end of the season to automatically qualify Team GB for the
A day of sensational rugby in Atlanta finished with New Zealand winning the third round of this year’s series and edging closer to Olympic qualification. The reigning champions beat hosts USA 50-12 in front of a raucous crowd in the sunshine in America’s deep south. Kayla McAlister was named MVP for the tournament. With qualification for
The quarter finals have now all been played and England have been beaten by Russia, Australia suffered a shock defeat to the USA and France were beaten by Canada; New Zealand were untroubled by Brazil. Results and forthcoming fixtures: Atlanta Sevens – Day two – 15th March 2015 – Results and new Fixtures 19 New Zealand
New Zealand’s hot streak continues as they remain top of the women’s series after day one at the Atlanta Sevens. The Kiwis won all three of their Pool A matches at Kennesaw State University on Saturday, easily beating both South Africa and hosts USA. However, for the second time this season, Russia almost shocked fans
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