Rugby-England welcome Ford, Coles and Hill ahead of New Zealand clash
(Reuters) - England coach Steve Borthwick has added George Ford, Alex Coles and Ted Hill to the squad as they prepare to face New Zealand in the first of their four November internationals, the Rugby Football Union said on Sunday.
Rugby set to introduce away ends for first time ever as fans blast ‘worst thing that could happen’
RUGBY UNION chiefs are toying with the idea of bringing in segregated away ends. The initiative would end rugby’s long association with fans from both teams mixing in the stands. A league-wide discussion on improving the fan experience at Premiership games has thrown forward the idea. It would see designated away ends at ground across […]
Rugby-England Rugby to provide free sanitary provisions for women at over 500 clubs
(Reuters) - England have introduced sanitary provisions at more than 500 nationwide rugby clubs for their female players, members and visitors to boost women participation in the sport, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) said on Thursday.
Breakaway organisation led by England stars agrees four-year contract with RFU
A breakaway organisation led by England stars has agreed a wide-ranging four-year contract with the Rugby Football Union.Team England Rugby (TER) is a first-of-its-kind player-led organisation which has England stars Ellis Genge, Jamie George, Maro Itoje, Joe Marler and Anthony Watson on its board.It has brokered a new Elite Playing Squad (EPS) agreement covering all aspects of playing for the national team, including commercial and welfare considerations.The deal begins with immediate effect and runs through to 2028.The England men’s team’s fees and commercial deals had previously been negotiated on their behalf by the Rugby Players Association (RPA) but it...
Rugby-England award EPS "hybrid" contracts to 17 players
LONDON (Reuters) - The Rugby Football Union has finally announced the 17 players who have been awarded enhanced Elite Player Squad (EPS) contracts, which will provide a guaranteed annual payment in place of game-by-game match fees.