Rugby Football Union

London Irish granted extension for takeover but survival hopes still slim

London Irish have been granted a final stay of execution by the Rugby Football Union but the Exiles’ chances of long-term survival are considered slim

Gerard Meagher

31, May, 2023 @7:53 PM

London Irish offered takeover deadline extension if RFU conditions are met

Governing body will offer an extra week from Tuesday 5pm deadline – if current owner covers wages and key documents are lodged by US consortium

Gerard Meagher

30, May, 2023 @6:17 PM

London Irish set to become third club ejected from Premiership

London Irish are set to become the third club ejected from the Premiership this season should they miss a deadline on Tuesday

Gerard Meagher

29, May, 2023 @5:53 PM

London Irish at risk of Premiership ban after RFU sets deadline for takeover

London Irish will be suspended from next season’s Premiership unless their takeover is completed by 30 May or proof of funding is offered

Gerard Meagher

15, May, 2023 @6:39 PM

RFU bans former council member over racist comment at Six Nations match

The RFU has banned a distinguished former council member from Twickenham for making racist comments during a Six Nations match last year

Exclusive by Gerard Meagher

09, May, 2023 @12:51 PM

Lower-league clubs rage at ‘terrible decisions’ by RFU over game’s future

The Rugby Football Union is coming under renewed pressure to clarify the future shape of the domestic game amid mounting calls for reform

Robert Kitson

26, Apr, 2023 @10:06 AM

England must relax selection eligibility rules, says Toulouse’s Jack Willis

Jack Willis, who can play till the World Cup as he moved to France only after Wasps made him redundant, believes finances in England mean rules must change

Gerard Meagher

24, Apr, 2023 @9:00 PM

‘On our knees’: RFU accused of running Championship down deliberately

The Premiership could be slimmed down to 10 teams as Simon Halliday pleads the case for a funded professional second tier to remain

Exclusive by Robert Kitson

17, Apr, 2023 @8:00 PM

Exeter’s Jack Nowell to face disciplinary action for tweet criticising referee

The wing was angered by Olly Woodburn’s red card in Exeter’s loss to Leicester, while Ellis Genge has been cited for a dangerous tackle

Gerard Meagher

17, Apr, 2023 @5:38 PM

Maro Itoje hopeful English rugby’s racism investigation can change game

Maro Itoje says English rugby’s racism investigation should be a watershed moment for the game but has warned change will not occur overnight

Robert Kitson

05, Apr, 2023 @6:15 PM

RFU survey reveals racism experienced by players ‘in every area of elite rugby’

The Rugby Football Union pledged to ramp up efforts to tackle discrimination after its own inclusion and diversity survey found that ‘in every area of elite rugby … players had experienced some form of racism’

Luke McLaughlin

04, Apr, 2023 @10:00 PM

Toulouse’s Jack Willis optimistic on his post-World Cup England chances

Jack Willis is hopeful he can continue to represent England after the World Cup as the openside flanker closes in on a new contract with Toulouse in the Top 14

Gerard Meagher

21, Mar, 2023 @6:23 PM