RFU

More than 30 England women's players will receive contracts with "significant enhancements", the Rugby Football Union (RFU) announced on Thursday, with the three-year agreement covering the 2025 World Cup and running up to 2026.The…

London Irish evade Premiership suspension FOR NOW as the RFU offers the financially-plagued club a one-week extension to complete their proposed American takeoverLondon Irish faced suspension from the Gallagher Premiership on…

Wasps will not play in the Championship next season after the club's financial struggles led the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to withdraw their licence, the governing body said on Thursday.The RFU approved the takeover of financially-hit…

London Irish must provide assurances they have the funds to complete the 2023-24 season by a deadline of May 30 to avoid suspension, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) said on Monday.London Irish, who have been involved in protracted…

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has banned a former council member from Twickenham after he made discriminatory comments to a volunteer at a Six Nations match last year, England's rugby governing body said on Tuesday.According to the…

Luther Burrell's comments about racist abuse he received during his career were "true on the basis of probability", the Rugby Football Union (RFU) concluded on Tuesday, following an investigation into the former England centre's…

Luther Burrell’s claims of racism in rugby are set to be backed by RFU chiefs following an investigation into discrimination at Newcastle Falcons... with the club urged to introduce additional training on diversity to…

England's Rugby Football Union (RFU) has announced a long-term study aimed at driving record match attendances for the women's rugby team by raising the visibility of the Red Roses.The study, in collaboration with principal sponsor O2,…

England's Rugby Football Union (RFU) is launching initiatives to "listen to and learn from people across the game" as it looks to implement a lower tackle height in community rugby matches, the governing body said on Thursday.The RFU…

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has been holding discussions about reviewing its overseas player selection policy, England head coach Steve Borthwick said, adding that he would like to have the best players at his disposal.The RFU's…