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News: - October

Egremont being awarded Seal of Approval

26 October 2010

Egremont keep their heads above water to land Seal of Approval

Egremont RUFC could have been forgiven for putting their RFU Seal of Approval Accreditation (SoA) effort on hold when the floods which swept through Cumbria at the end of last year left them in need of major refurbishment.

Girls being introduced to the women's game at a measured and safe pace during session

26 October 2010

Preston rugby girls warm to new approach

Following the success of the recent Women's Rugby World Cup, a perfectly-timed advert for the women's game, the number of girls wanting to try rugby has increased dramatically at clubs and universities in the North West.

25 October 2010

Faulkner scores six tries in England Deaf victory

Wing Adam Faulkner ran in a record six tries as England Deaf began their preparations for the forthcoming international programme with a crushing 101-5 win over Essex Bishops at Braintree RFC.

25 October 2010

North RFU Knockout Cup pairings

Draws for this season’s Northern section of the RFU Knock-out Cup competitions have been made, with the new format splitting each section into two pools based either side of the Pennines

Harlequins prop Joe Marler in action for England Under 20s

25 October 2010

Quintet called into England Senior EPS

Sale Sharks fly half Charlie Hodgson, Harlequins prop Joe Marler, Northampton flanker Tom Wood, Wasps forward Dan Ward-Smith and Saracens centre Brad Barritt have been called up as injury cover ahead of the Investec Internationals