The Red Roses’ opener against Scotland will be live on BBC iPlayer this Saturday, kick off 3pm. The full match day squad, captained by Emily Scarratt, is listed below. You can also watch the team’s preparations in O2 Inside Line: Red Roses, Season 2, Episode 1. O2 Inside Line Full Squad
The RFU is conducting a review of its transgender policy which sets out the eligibility criteria for playing contact rugby union in England. As part of the review process, the external consultation for the proposed policy is now open. The consultation period will run until 5pm on Friday 16 April and we welcome your feedback. […]
We are pleased to announce that John Constable (Swanage & Wareham RFC), has been selected to be the new RFU Council Representative for the Dorset & Wilts RFU. John will begin a three-year tenure of office on Sunday 1st August 2021.
The current age grade match season will end on Monday 31 May. The focus for the remainder of the season should be on maximising the number of players safely getting out on a rugby pitch. The age grade out of season regulations are suspended for 2021 and replaced with a range of permitted non-contact and […]
We have now had confirmation from Government and Sport England on car sharing for sport and physical activity. This is not permitted at step 1 and 2 and car sharing is not permitted until further notice
We have had a number of questions on first aid facilities, so please see information below: • Exceptions must be made for essential activity, such as the provision of first aid or access to essential equipment for training and matches. • Indoor facilities can open for provision of first aid (which would include dedicated first […]
For businesses in England, including rugby clubs, new Restart Grants will launch in April 2021. Businesses in the hospitality, leisure, personal care, and fitness industries could be eligible for grants of up to £18,000. Clubs need to apply via their Local Authority and information should be available on Local Authority websites from Monday 29 March. […]
Allianz Inner Warrior returns in May! We are thrilled to be able to invite you to host a Warrior Camp to welcome female players back to your club. Back in January, 169 clubs signed up to host a Warrior Camp before the pandemic sadly necessitated a postponement. We encourage those clubs to rebook and many […]
Many thanks to all of those that have contributed over the last 18 months to the debate around the structure of future Adult Male RFU competitions. Proposals have now been finalised which seek to address the principles below: • Reduce travel (time, distance and cost). • Increase the numbers of teams and leagues at certain […]
The age grade out of season regulation (see 15.8) is suspended in 2021. This is replaced with an RFU Summer Training and Playing Framework this year to enable age grade players to catch up on missed rugby development opportunities safely. On Friday 9 April, we will announce this summer rugby training and playing framework for […]
