Now the RFU has announced the results of its audit, we can begin to see how next year’s Tyrrells might shape up. The four clubs most likely to come under the cosh of a re-tendering process have indeed been singled out: Darlington Mowden Park Sharks, Firwood Waterloo, Richmond and Worcester Warriors. None of them is
World Rugby has announced the venues and schedule for the Rugby World Cup next year. Now we have the details, we can see the adjustments WR has made since the Irish World Cup three years ago. Despite its overall success it was sharply criticised on certain counts. First, the gaps between pool matches: these have
With just over 18 months to go, World Rugby and New Zealand Rugby have today marked another exciting milestone on the road to Rugby World Cup 2021 (RWC 2021) with the announcement of the tournament dates and the unveiling of the tournament brand in front of a special gathering at the venue for the final,
Following today’s announcement from the RFU regarding the Tyrrells Premier 15s audit results, Richmond Rugby have made the following statement: Richmond Rugby were disappointed to be named as one of the four clubs required to re-tender to remain in the Tyrrells Premier 15s. As a club we have supported and promoted elite women’s rugby for
France v England – Straight Royal Flush Not a picture-perfect start to proceedings. Three key matches all starting within half-an-hour of each other on a Sunday is not my idea of good planning. At least the choice of the day, 02022020, was sublimely rare. Another totally gripping drama between the two best sides in the
The Red Roses defeated France 19-13 as they opened the 2020 Women’s Six Nations with a victory. Heading into the game at Stade du Hameau in Pau, England were on a four-match winning streak against France and started the defence of their title with an important victory – their first in the Six Nations in
New Zealand continue to write new chapters in the history of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series after beating Canada 33-7 in the final to become the first to successfully defend the HSBC Sydney Sevens title. The title is their fourth in a row on the 2020 series after also lifting the silverware in Dubai,
England Women Sevens finished sixth at HSBC Sydney Sevens after two defeats in Australia on day two. After a 33-0 win over Russia and a 26-5 victory over Japan on day one, England went into the game against a New Zealand side who led the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series knowing that whoever won would top the
England Women Sevens set up a Pool A decider with New Zealand after winning both games on day one at HSBC Sydney Sevens. Inside the first couple of minutes in the first game against Russia, Deborah Fleming managed to beat two defenders and run in for her 50th try on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens
Hosts Australia, defending champions New Zealand, Canada, England and France all came through the opening two matches with perfect records on day one of the HSBC Sydney Sevens. The fifth women’s round of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2020 got off to a flying start when Fiji stunned Glendale winners USA 19-14 in the
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