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English rugby has no plans to bring in the Rooney Rule for recruitment

6 years ago by The Guardian

Senior England players have called for broader representationRuling body feels focus should be on diversity at grassroots levelThe Rugby Football Union has no plans to introduce the Rooney Rule to its...

Richard de Carpentier on the uncertainty facing sevens players

6 years ago by Rugby World

The England forward considers the tough decisions aheadBreaking free: Richard De Carpentier in action at Twickenham. (Getty Images)Richard de Carpentier on the uncertainty facing sevens players While we...

RPA Chairman Mark Lambert Says They Will Not Rule Out Strike Action Over Player Pay-Cuts

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Mark Lambert, Harlequins prop forward and chairman of the Rugby Players’ Association (“RPA”) in England has stated that strike action will not be ruled out as far as players’ salary...

Hotshot: Northampton Saints centre Fraser Dingwall

6 years ago by Rugby World

This midfield man has been training with Eddie Jones’s England squadShow of strength: Fraser Dingwall scores a try for Northampton (Getty Images)This midfield man has been training with Eddie Jones’s...

WATCH: The WORST defensive moments of Owen Farrell's career... so far

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

A five-minute montage has emerged on YouTube highlighting the questionable defence of England star Owen Farrell.

England hooker Jamie George

6 years ago by Rugby World

The Saracens front-rower talks laughs, lockdown and latte artClose-up: Saracens, England and Lions hooker Jamie George (Getty Images)The Saracens front-rower talks laughs, lockdown and latte art

Ellis Genge says he and Eddie Jones were racially abused in South Africa

6 years ago by The Guardian

‘They started hurling racist abuse at a few of us’Rugby has been a white man’s game for years, he addsEllis Genge has revealed that he and Eddie Jones were subjected to racist abuse on England’s...

Chris Robshaw extends his stay at Harlequins

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins skipper Chris Robshaw will play on during the remainder of the postponed 2019/20 Gallagher Premiership season, having today signed a contract extension permitting the 66-time-capped England...

Eddie Jones backs Steve Borthwick for England job

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In the Eddie Jones Podcast released on Tuesday, the England head coach has backed former Bath and Saracens lock Steve Borthwick as the right man to succeed him for the top job.     In...

The brilliant Richard Kahui's first taste of international rugby

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As Richard Kahui galloped over the try-line in the 12th minute of his international debut, the dream start which had lurked in the back of his mind would be etched in memory forever.   The hard-running,...