On 21 November, England take on Ireland at Twickenham Stadium (KO 15.00 GMT) for the second time in 2020; this match is the second Quilter International in Group A. Prior to the men’s match, England women will play their second of two autumn internationals against France (KO 12.00 GMT) making it a double header at
Umbro has today revealed its new England Rugby match day kit that will be worn by the England men’s and Red Roses teams, following the announcement that the global sports brand has become the Official Technical Kit Partner to England Rugby. The iconic double-diamond of Umbro goes on sale for supporters as of the 11th
Compare these two statements: ‘The growth and overall health of the women’s game are key and as a strategic priority we remain committed to investing in its future’ (CEO’s Review of the Year, RFU Annual report 2019) and: ‘Women and Sevens hardest hit by RFU cuts’ (headline, The Guardian, 1 August 2020). Even before the
Was I too Pessimistic? – I fear not – The Guardian has seen a copy of the RFU review of its financial standing and the consequences. According to Paul Rees (1 August 2020) the news could scarcely be worse for women’s rugby. The proposal is that only 30 contracts will be renewed – as against
Let’s work on the frustrating assumption that the 2021 World Cup will be postponed for a year. It isn’t inevitable; the host country has already seen large crowds back at rugby matches, but the rest of the world lags far behind in conquering Covid-19. For the Red Roses any such delay impacts on the senior
Thirty nine players were included in the England fold. Here’s an attempt to assess their contributions Sarah Hunter (captain) Fears that she might not complete the course to the World Cup were confounded by another series of dominant displays at the base of the scrum. She leads by example and the quiet word. She was
According to the original timescale England contracts are due for review next August. They become just another issue thrown into doubt by the current plague. For every Red Rose that review is of the first importance. It takes us right up to the World Cup (RWC) thirteen months beyond. Here’s a reminder of the 28
Here is a look at the stats for the Red Roses 2019-20 season Super Series v USA 38-5 W v Canada
How good is your knowledge of England’s rugby players past and present? Have a go at our quiz and let us know what you think – answers will follow! (An asterisk (*) indicates a question covered in one of my pieces on the site.) 1. Place these players in order according to the number of
England Women head coach Simon Middleton has named his matchday squad for Saturday’s 2020 Women’s Six Nations meeting with Wales at Twickenham Stoop (live on Sky One, Sky Sports Action and Mix and free to view on Sky Sports YouTube channel). Amy Cokayne is set to earn her 50th cap and is one of six
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