Rugby Football Union

GROW THE GAME: Portugal's players celebrate after victory over Fiji at the Stade de Toulouse last Sunday. Picture: CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP/Getty Images

Rugby World Cup - how to fix the scheduling of a momentum-free tournament

Action from a Doncaster Knights v Jersey Reds clash in the Championship at Castle Park, Doncaster, back in 2021. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Doncaster Knights' rivals Jersey Reds latest rugby union club to go bust

Referee Matty Lynn awards one of 49 penalties for high tackles at Odsal. (Photo: Danny Lawson/PA)

Leading Super League referee calls for extra support during concussion trial

Niamh O'Connor, 18, refereeing an exhibition game at Twickenham before England v Italy in the Six Nations.

How West Yorkshire rugby union's two female referees are rising to the challenge

Referee Nic Berry will be in charge of the France v Wales Six Nations game today at the Stade De France in Paris

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Wales No.8 Taulupe Faletau will win his 100th cap for Wales after being named in today's starting line-up against France

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

Kevin Sinfield has been named as the new England defence coach. Picture: David Davies/PA

Kevin Sinfield joins England coaching staff as Steve Borthwick named head coach

Eddie Jones has been sacked by the RFU. (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Eddie Jones sacked by England, Richard Cockerill takes interim charge

FUTURE UNKNOWN: England head coach Eddie Jones' future is under examination after a poor run of results in the Autumn Internationals Picture: David Davies/PA

Jones to know what future holds after England review ends 'next week'

Under pressure: Eddie Jones, the England head coach . (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Eddie Jones under pressure as RFU stop short of offering backing

Abby Dow of England is tackled during the Pool C Rugby World Cup 2021 match between France and England

Women’s Rugby Union World Cup tournament: England v France result

Steve Boden: Praised for the job he has done in taking the Knights to second in the table. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Doncaster’s pride despite coming up short in title quest

Doncaster Knights and Ealing Trailfinders - seen in action at Castle Park earlier this year - are both hopeful of making it to the Premiership Picture: Tony Johnson

Knights remain hopeful of achieving Gallagher Premiership dream

The Duchess of Cambridge, in her new role as Patron of the Rugby Football Union, during a visit to Twickenham Stadium, to meet England players, coaches and referees and join a training session on the pitch.

Duchess of Cambridge in league of her own – The Yorkshire Post says

ZOE ALDCROFT: Is one of 28 female players on a central contract with the RFU. Picture: Getty Images.

England Women v Canada: Red Roses reaping rewards of professional environment

The blue plaque would have been put up at King James' School in Almondbury.

Blue plaque plans for 'divisive' Yorkshireman who helped split rugby thrown out

Boycott: Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Apps on an Iphone screen. Many sports are boycotting social media this weekend in a unified stand against racism and discrimination.

World of sport unites in fight against online abuse

England head coach Eddie Jones. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA.

Former Rotherham Titans coach Ed Robinson lands England support role

These are the symptoms of early onset dementia - and how it is linked to head in...

Alex Humfrey of Yorkshire Carnegie battles for the ball with Oli Curry of Bedford Blues during the RFU Championship match between Yorkshire Carnegie and Bedford Blues at Headingley Carnegie Stadium on October 13, 2019 in Leeds, England. (Picture: George Wood/Getty Images)

Leeds Tykes and amateur scene delighted to return to amended game of rugby union

All clear: Northampton Saints' Piers Francis. Picture: PA

Piers Francis back for England RU after recovering from Covid
Elliot DALY has been omitted from England’s 32-man training squad for Sunday’s game with the Barbarians but Piers Francis is back having recovered from coronavirus.

Hopes dashed by covid: Sale's season is now over. Picture: PA

Positive Covid tests end Sale hopes of rugby union glory as match is cancelled

Rugby union in crisis - no fans until the Spring, no games until January. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Special report - What does the future hold for rugby union in Yorkshire?

Play in front of empty stands during the Gallagher Premiership match at the Recreation Ground, Bath. .

Rugby union plea for Government bailout as crowds ruled out

RFL chief executive Ralph Rimmer believes rugby league can prosper over the coming years, despite the problems it has encountered through Covid-19 in 2020. Picture Bruce Rollinson

RFL boss Ralph Rimmer senses opportunity for game to re-shape and thrive

Rob Vickerman of England runs with the ball during the Gold Coast Sevens Cup quater final match between Fiji and England at Skilled Stadium on October 13, 2013 on the Gold Coast, Australia. (Picture: Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Rugby Sevens Crisis - Ex-England captain Rob Vickerman fears for game’s future

Jodie Ounsley. Picture: Szymon Gruchalski

Rugby Sevens Crisis - Dewsbury teen Jodie Ounsley clinging to her Olympic dreams

Former England captain Chris Robshaw, right, Picture: David Davies/PA.

Former England captain Chris Robshaw backing Swing Low, Sweet Chariot review

The anthem Swing Low, Sweet Chariot became prominently used in the 1980s in reference to the play of Chris Oti (pictured) and Martin "Chariots Of" Offiah (Getty Images)

Is use of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot offensive?

Alex Humphrey congratulated on his try

Rugby union taking tentative steps towards returning across Yorkshire and countr...

Namibia head coach Phil Davies during the 2019 Rugby World Cup match at the City of Toyota Stadium, Toyota City, Japan. PA Photo. Picture date: Saturday September 28, 2019. See PA story RUGBYU South Africa. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Editorial use only. Strictly no commercial use or association. Still image use only. Use implies acceptance of RWC 2019 T&Cs (in particular Section 5 of RWC 2019 T&Cs) at URL: bit.ly/2knOId6

Enthusiastic Phil Davies remains determined to rebuild fallen Yorkshire Carnegie

Wales coach Wayne Pivac: Would have been returning to his homeland, but has seen a planned trip to New Zealand – as well as Japan – cancelled. Picture: PA

It’s all been called off for the international rugby union calendar
The summer’s rugby union international schedule, including England’s tour of Japan, has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney: Says the governing body will lose £107m if the autumn internationals are cancelled.

Cash crisis looming for cricket and rugby union

Flashback: Phil Davies after he had guided Leeds Tykes to the Powergen Cup – a highpoint in its 30-year history. They will kick off next season in the third tier – National League One. (Picture: Steve Riding)

We are Leeds again as Yorkshire Carnegie’s relegation is confirmed

FRESH START: Yorkshire Carnegie director of rugby Phil Davies. Picture: Yorkshire Carnegie.

New era beckons for Yorkshire Carnegie in National One, insists Phil Davies

Relegated: Yorkshire Carnegie.

Yorkshire Carnegie have relegation fate confirmed

Try time: North Premier action between Harrogate RUFC and Yorkshire rivals Ilkley. Picture: Richard Bown

Yorkshire clubs fear long-term effects of rugby union's shutdown

Dave Doherty: Harrogate’s director of rugby was not expecting the season to be ended early by the RFU. Picture: Caught Light Photography

Yorkshire rugby union clubs sweating over promotion and relegation decisions

Ambitious: Firefighter, rugby league player and rugby union star Sarah Dunn finds time to get in a weights session during her hectic lifestyle. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Firefighter Sarah Dunn hoping West Park Leeds Ladies earn Premier 15s place

Mako Vunipola: Ruled out for family reasons.

More problems for England ahead of Six Nations encounter with Ireland

Rugby union chief Ian Ritchie: Wants Leeds United to win promotion.

Why rugby union’s top official wants Leeds United to be promoted

AGONY: Tom Curry shows his despair after England's World Cup Final loss to South Afsrica on Saturday at Yokohama Stadium. Picture: David Davies/PA

England team ‘finished’ after World Cup final loss, reveals Eddie Jones

Eddie Jones, head coach of England looks on after his team's defeat in the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final between England and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama. (Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images)

Eddie Jones is still the man to take England to rugby’s mountain top

SO CLOSE: Doncaster Kightsplayers show their disappointment at Ashton Gate in May 2016 after being pipped to promotion for the Premiership by Bristol. Picture: Simon Galloway/PA

Doncaster Knights attack rugby union’s plan to raise the drawbridge

Exeter - who were one of the last teams to make a success of winning promotion and then challenging at the top end of the Premiership - celebrate scoring a penalty try during the Gallagher Premiership match at Sandy Park, Exeter. (Picture: Mark Kerton/PA Wire)

Ring-fencing high on agenda for ‘Premiership 13’

England head coach Eddie Jones.

England refuse to be rushed in search for successor to Jones

England head coach Eddie Jones. Picture: Adam Davy/PA

Eddie Jones happy to be extending '˜dream' job with England

Confident: Sir Ian McGeechan.

London Scottish v Yorkshire Carnegie: Coach Lowes backed to make Carnegie the bi...

Yorkshire Carnegie head coach, James Lowes. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Yorkshire Carnegie pin their hopes on three-year promotion plan

Dejected: Englands women were defeated by the Black Fearns of New Zealand in a pulsating final on Saturday. (Picture: Donall Farmer/PA)

England 32 New Zealand 41: Future uncertain for vanquished finalists

Worcester's Tom Arscott, seen above in action for former club Worcester, has been signd up by Yorkshire Carnegie. Picture: Tim Ireland/PA

Sacked winger Tom Arscott handed way back by Yorkshire Carnegie

Netball the biggest winner as football kept waiting for its share of Sport Engla...

England coach Eddie Jones (centre) alongside RFU Chief Executive Ian Ritchie and RFU Chairman Bill Beaumont (left) at Twickenham.

England will be winners under a new spirit of co-operation

England's Dylan Hartley holds the Cooks cup after his side's win over Australia in Sydney. Picture: AP/Rob Griffith.

Australia 40 England 44: Eddie Jones off on Tour coaching mission after smashing...

Chris Robshaw, center, is tackled by James Slipper.

Jones now sets sights on being best in '¨the world

A hamstring problem means Manu Tuilagi will miss Englands tour of Australia (Picture: Ross Setford/AP).

Tuilagi's misfortunes continue as he misses Australia trip

Owen Farrell who helped England win the Six Nations title at the weekend.

David Martin: Tackling the issue. A whole new ball game as rugby flourishes in s...

Bristol forwards coach Steve Borthwick has agreed to become England's forwards coach

Borthwick on board at long last

England coach Eddie Jones

Saracens’ Paul Gustard makes resounding case for the defence with England

Eddie Jones is England's new head coach.

Eddie Jones becomes new England head coach