England Rugby and Scouts have announced an exciting partnership aimed at equipping young people with essential life skills through the power of rugby. The initiative, which is part of the RFU’s community game investment and partnership, will introduce a comprehensive rugby programme across UK Scouts, offering numerous opportunities for young people to engage with the
O2, Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Women’s Sport Trust (WST) deliver the annual report as part of a long-term study into the visibility of the Red Roses The joint aim of the report is to deliver three ambitions as part of the partnership: close the gender awareness gap*, grow the fan base and increase matchday
Megan Jones has been ruled out of the upcoming September internationals and the WXV 1 tournament. The centre has sustained a significant ankle injury which requires surgery. Red Roses head coach John Mitchell said: “It’s always upsetting when you lose a teammate to injury, especially someone with Meg’s personality, capability and leadership. “When you lose
Twickenham Stadium to become Allianz Stadium, joining the Allianz global family of world-class stadia Strong focus and commitment to invest in community and grassroots Further investment in the England men’s and women’s teams One of the world’s leading insurers, Allianz, and the Rugby Football Union (RFU) today announce the next step in their partnership, as
Continental Tyres has become the Rugby Football Union (RFU), England men and Red Roses’ Official Partner and title sponsor of the Continental Tyres Schools Cup in a multi-year partnership. The partnership will focus on performance and safety on and off the pitch, through the RFU’s involvement with schools and other opportunities for both boys and
This secrecy is perfectly understandable, since everyone concerned in it is given the chance to say what they really think about things. That is the only sensible way to discover the truth. The RFU review divides into two: a technical review to be published this month; and a second ‘wider management review’ to get under
The RFU has confirmed the 2021/22 Allianz Premier 15s final will be held at Sixways, the home of Worcester Warriors. The top four teams in the competition will progress to semi-final play-offs, played at the home ground of the top two teams on the weekend of 21 May/22 May with the finalists competing for the
O2 to Wear the Rose for five more years as principal shirt sponsor commencing from September 2021 This year marks twenty-five years of O2 sponsorship of the England Rugby Team with the renewal taking the partnership to thirty years O2 has pledged to equally fund the men’s and women’s game over the course of the
Amy Turner, the former Harlequins and England Scrum-half, who in May this year called time on a prestigious playing career to join the London Club’s coaching staff, is leaving to become the Professional Pathway Officer (Women) with England Rugby. During her time as a Harlequins Ladies coach, Turner impressed with her technical expertise and her
The RFU is to introduce women’s full-time 15s contracts this season underlining its commitment to the long-term growth of women’s rugby. Following its meeting on Wednesday, the RFU Board supported the proposal to introduce women’s contracts for the 15-aside game. There will be 28 full-time contracts available to England Women, which will come into effect
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