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England hooker Dylan Hartley at a training session

27 March 2012

England hooker Hartley suspended for eight weeks

Dylan Hartley has been suspended from all rugby for eight weeks today for biting an opponent contrary to IRB Law 10.4(m) "acts contrary to good sportsmanship" after incident during England's 30-9 RBS 6 Nations victory over Ireland

England international Tom Palmer lends a helping hand to Wortley RFC in Yorkshire as part of the RBS RugbyForce programme

22 March 2012

Final Call for RBS RugbyForce Registration

The deadline to register and be in with a chance of recieving an enhanced support package from RBS RugbyForce is fast approaching. Clubs have until Friday 23 March to register for the community volunteer programme.

England captain Chris Robshaw in action against Ireland during the 2012 RBS 6 Nations

22 March 2012

PODCAST – Six Nations reflection for England teams

We wrap up the 2012 RBS 6 Nations and hear from Chris Robshaw after England’s impressive 30-9 win against the Irish while Stuart Lancaster delivers us his tournament debrief, and more

New England Rugby 2015 Chairman Andrew Cosslett

21 March 2012

Cosslett appointed as Chairman of England Rugby 2015

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) announced the appointment of Andrew Cosslett as Chairman England Rugby 2015 (ER 2015)

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21 March 2012

RFU launches online Coaching Academy for every level of game

England's 50,000 qualified coaches have an extensive new resource following the launch of the online RFU Coaching Academy that supports every level - from children picking up a ball for the first time to the highest echelons of the adult game