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England Forwards Coach Graham Rowntree speaks to the media

Rowntree praises selfless skipper Dowson

May 24, 2012

England coach Graham Rowntree has revealed the reasons behind picking Phil Dowson as captain for this weekend's Killik Cup match against the Barbarians

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Exeter Chiefs flanker Tom Johnson, who will tour South Africa with England this summer

Upwardly mobile Johnson out to maximise England chance

May 22, 2012

Exeter Chiefs flanker Tom Johnson talks to RFUtv about his steady progression through grassroots rugby to the chance to represent England in South Africa this summer

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Barbarians captain John Smit

Barbarians announce Killik Cup side

May 24, 2012

Springbok World Cup winning captain John Smit will lead the Barbarians when they open their summer tour against England at Twickenham on Sunday

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London Welsh's Gordon Ross looks for support

RFU Board of Directors statement on London Welsh

May 23, 2012

The RFU's Board of Directors has determined that London Welsh are ineligible for promotion into the Aviva Premiership

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England U20 flanker Chris Walker

VIDEO – South African scores to settle for Walker

May 21, 2012

England Under 20 flanker Chris Walker has said he will draw upon the hurt of losing to South Africa at Under 18 level when the two sides meet, but adds that there are two huge games first up

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Cornish Pirates No.9 Gavin Cattle in action during the 2011 RFU Championship Final against Worcester Warriors

New RFU Championship structure for 2012-13

May 21, 2012

Following a period of consultation between the Rugby Football Union and the Championship Clubs Committee, both parties are pleased to announce a new RFU Championship structure for next season

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Kat Merchant runs with the ball against New Zealand

England Women crowned European Cup champions

May 20, 2012

England Women added the European Cup crown to the Six Nations Grand Slam title they have already won this season with a thrilling 29-25 victory over France in Rovereto, Italy on Saturday night.

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Alex Corbisiero (R) and the England pack celebrate winning a penalty try against Ireland in the 2012 RBS 6 Nations at Twickenham

VIDEO – Corbisiero ready to step it up for South Africa

May 18, 2012

Alex Corbisiero discusses a 12 month period in which he has established himself as England premier loosehead and looks ahead to the daunting challenges awaiting in South Africa

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England Forwards Coach Graham Rowntree

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May 17, 2012

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