http://rfu.local/RSS feed for all RFU news articlesen60{95D0E56A-46B0-464F-87E1-C8FC5D93EF05}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/180613_engu20_nz_reportEngland Under 20s have reached the IRB Junior World Championship for the fourth time in six years after a historic 33-21 win against New Zealand in Vannes, FranceWed, 19 Jun 2013 00:22:00 +0100{A36A973C-B288-4B56-AE4D-71BE70915698}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/180613_eastmond_postbuenos_Kyle Eastmond loved every minute of his first England tour and feels a far better player for riding a steep learning curve that ended with a 51-26 win over Argentina in Buenos AiresTue, 18 Jun 2013 14:29:00 +0100{93EB454B-574F-4209-9A7A-DC39465CFE76}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/180613_england_counties_belEngland Counties secure back-to-back wins in BelgiumTue, 18 Jun 2013 14:09:00 +0100{C79AECDB-7051-4F5C-9306-97B1354144B0}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/180613_lions_brumbies_reportThe British and Irish Lions suffered their first defeat of this year's tour of Australia as the Brumbies claimed a 14-12 victory at Canberra StadiumTue, 18 Jun 2013 13:16:00 +0100{B034D094-55C4-4904-8F20-A51F4201FCE8}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/180613_englandw_rwc7s_squadEngland Women Sevens Head Coach Barry Maddocks has today (Tuesday) named his 12-woman squad to compete in the Rugby World Cup Sevens next week in Moscow (June 28-30).Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0100{1A154372-41BB-4E05-9CE3-570CCEC3EBE4}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/170613_marler_postbuenos_Joe Marler admitted England’s performance was not quite perfect during their 51-26 win over Argentina at the Estadio Velez Sarsfield, but also handed huge praise to his teammates for weathering the expected Pumas “backlash” and completing a series clean-sweepMon, 17 Jun 2013 14:29:00 +0100{7540ED10-FA9E-4BCE-AD9A-F2846C835F2F}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/170613_eng_u20_team_nzEngland Under 20s coach Nick Walshe names team to face New Zealand in the IRB JWC semi-finalMon, 17 Jun 2013 14:01:00 +0100{E1ED21C7-48C4-4191-AFA3-D703F85F33D3}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/170613_rugby_honours_queens_bdayFour people from the rugby family have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, including Rosie Williams, RFU Head of Local Rugby Delivery, and Danny Hodgson, RFU Council Member for NorthumberlandMon, 17 Jun 2013 13:06:00 +0100{321EF925-8FE4-4CF5-91D2-2DE15FD03277}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/170613_bristol_ladies_dev_programmeBristol Ladies RFC and SGS College combining to encourage girls to play rugbyMon, 17 Jun 2013 09:41:00 +0100{1DF00D96-DCEE-441F-8D24-78D7C286AF3D}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/170613_lions_brumbies_teamChristian Wade, Billy Twelvetrees and Brad Barritt are all named in the British and Irish Lions side to face the Brumbies on TuesdayMon, 17 Jun 2013 09:37:00 +0100{291B6199-98DD-480F-B5E8-39A83787041E}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/160613_euro_women_reportA young, developing England Women’s Sevens outfit were crowned European plate champions on Sunday in Marbella and in turn finished fifth in the European Series this seasonMon, 17 Jun 2013 08:57:00 +0100{374E0FB1-3065-4E67-976D-656882D24C06}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/150613_arg_eng_reportMarland Yarde scored two tries on his Test debut as dominant England defeated Argentina 51-26 in Buenos Aires to win back-to-back Tests in the country for the first time in historySat, 15 Jun 2013 22:38:00 +0100{1CC979C2-A523-4807-BA99-B0925396ABD6}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/150613_counties_teamChris Wearmouth and Tom Stradwick are the only players to retain their starting positions from Wednesday’s victory over Belgium A as England Counties field a new look side to play Belgium in Tubize Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:43:00 +0100{70CD7A20-D3DF-4892-8F80-B4AD9CB53A96}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/150613_wade_lionsEngland’s Christian Wade is leaving Argentina today to join the British & Irish Lions tour, with Gloucester Rugby wing Jonny May taking his place against Argentina in Buenos Aires this eveningSat, 15 Jun 2013 14:55:00 +0100{6F422CF5-B9F7-41E8-89C0-61665322DB7B}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/150613_lions_tahs_reportThe British and Irish Lions maintained their momentum towards first Test with an emphatic 47-17 victory over the New South Wales WaratahsSat, 15 Jun 2013 13:20:00 +0100{27E44AD8-BDC2-4D62-ADDB-2F1B0E604C77}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/150613_wood_baxter_previewWith a number of contributing factors, including 75-cap great Augustin Pichot personally addressing the Pumas in the build up to the second Test in Buenos Aries, England are expecting a backlash from Argentina this evening.Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:05:00 +0100{C0C47230-441A-4928-BF0B-76CF8D12B163}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/140613_keys_england_buenos_aires_testFollowing the successful launch of the Rugby Football Union’s and IBM’s groundbreaking match analysis tool IBM TryTracker during the RBS 6 Nations, fans will again be able to take an in-depth look at the stats during England’s Test series in ArgentinaFri, 14 Jun 2013 17:01:00 +0100{F8FDEF36-275A-48F6-8E7A-FF77E73EA30B}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/140613_chruch_stretton_new_clubFri, 14 Jun 2013 16:46:00 +0100{6615C524-83F4-46D8-B1A2-92CE2C3B3223}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/140613_yarde_buenos_Marland Yarde is overjoyed that his excellent domestic season has been rewarded with a senior international debut against Argentina on Saturday in Buenos Aires, but also knows that this next challenge will be the biggest by farFri, 14 Jun 2013 15:58:00 +0100{D3217168-E23C-4D80-AAA8-7D1810B7F526}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/140613_rugbyforce_londonrupRugby clubs around London & South East region are gearing up for a weekend of fun and hard work as they join the NatWest RugbyForceFri, 14 Jun 2013 15:29:00 +0100{9BCCE512-696D-4CC6-8937-4FFCCD98342A}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/140613_player_diary_part_fourBehind-the-scenes footage from England's South America tourFri, 14 Jun 2013 15:19:00 +0100{FCA9F908-CB71-4E11-9FA3-87195FCE9141}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/140613_england_u20_devoloOllie Devoto believes a record-breaking performance against the USA will prepare England U20s nicely for their JWC semi-final against New ZealandFri, 14 Jun 2013 13:53:00 +0100{CD9FD00A-BA5B-408A-B510-D9305DD9CDD2}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/140613_argentina_second_testArgentina coach Santiago Phelan has moved his captain Felipe Contepomi to fly half for the second Test against England in Buenos AiresFri, 14 Jun 2013 13:30:00 +0100{D015AA4A-B635-48C7-B31F-D7E486112702}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/140613_oldemanuel_o2touch_mpStephen Hammond, MP for Wimbledon, visited Old Emanuel RFC in New Malden this week and praised the O2 Touch activity at the clubFri, 14 Jun 2013 12:51:00 +0100{C3D09B36-D124-4505-B05C-AE76843EA257}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/140613_hemsworth_charity-dayM62 crash links Hemsworth RFC with Yorkshire Air Ambulance CharityFri, 14 Jun 2013 10:40:00 +0100{067730E5-D8A8-4AD8-BCCB-7DA1D1FAB86F}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/140613_england_counties_belgium_winEngland counties score 11 tries to beat Belgium A 78-0 in BrusselsFri, 14 Jun 2013 09:35:00 +0100{E88CD69D-1B45-462D-8FF6-7FFD0E26895D}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/130613_eng_usa_reportEngland Under 20s secured a record-breaking 109-0 win against USA to book their place in the IRB Junior World Championship semi-finals alongside South Africa, New Zealand and WalesThu, 13 Jun 2013 23:29:00 +0100{D9990977-2221-4006-9D16-7C38395812D6}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/130613_alex_day_u20sEngland Under 20s scrum half Alex Day is extremely excited about captaining his side against the USA later today (kick-off 5.45pm BST)Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:17:00 +0100{DC0191BB-701E-4D7E-9CB4-22187C7070EC}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/130613_lcd_jn_u20England U20 pair Luke Cowan-Dickie and Jack Nowell have been playing rugby together since they were four years old, they've come a long way Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:54:00 +0100{7A307652-7ECE-47FA-ACA3-6E3DF1EFE469}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/130613_england_second_test_teamMarland Yarde will win his first England cap against Argentina this weekendThu, 13 Jun 2013 12:53:00 +0100{AA132C5A-C125-4890-A7AA-38FE1AFBECA7}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/130613_lions_waratahs_teamBritish and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has given an indication to his thinking for the clash with the Wallabies by naming a strong line-up to face the Waratahs at the Allianz StadiumThu, 13 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0100{513C5ABE-1EE4-4539-B678-078FB94885DE}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/130613_eurow_previewEngland Sevens’ Claire Allan says she and her teammates will be pushing one last time for Rugby World Cup Sevens selection at this weekend’s European Sevens Series in Marbella, SpainThu, 13 Jun 2013 09:51:00 +0100{14FDA077-AFD9-45AE-8CDC-5DF57A25F023}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/130613_kvesic_buenos_A modest Matt Kvesic has warned England against complacency in Buenos Aires and has insisted that Saturday’s 32-3 win in Salta would mean very little without a second victory to seal the seriesThu, 13 Jun 2013 09:51:00 +0100{30CC6BE2-14EF-4CB7-A586-7E4CB26A0F57}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/130613_chobham_rugbyforceClubs all over the country are taking part in NatWest RugbyForce this weekend to improve their facilitiesThu, 13 Jun 2013 09:34:00 +0100{6D18502F-A7A9-4F70-A988-E0EFFF47DA9D}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/120613_jwc_eng_v_usaEngland U20s captain Jack Clifford looks ahead to their final game against the USA as he prepares to take on an old friend Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:26:00 +0100{FA86AAAD-E0AF-4B95-9174-B49E46872343}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/120613_u20s_usa_teamEngland Under 20s have made 11 changes for their final IRB Junior World Championship group game against USA at the Stade Henri Desgrange in La Roche-sur-Yon, live on Sky Sports HD (kick off 5.45pm BST)Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:34:00 +0100{654B9AEE-A727-4017-9476-DB743EE83982}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/120613_1st_female_council_memberTracy Edmunson first woman to be elected to Council representing a RFU Constituent BodyWed, 12 Jun 2013 10:52:00 +0100{C25628DE-84B5-428C-82ED-DD8CEF7E5372}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/120613_attwood_feature_Recalling his first experience of international rugby three years ago, Dave Attwood is crystal clear on why he will do everything in his considerable power to stay this timeWed, 12 Jun 2013 10:44:00 +0100{10497C18-B318-4CCA-95A7-17B95D68B529}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/120613_gustard_buenos_Paul Gustard expects an Argentinean backlash in Buenos Aires this weekend and is under no illusions that the hosts will put up an extremely tough fight to stop England securing a historic series whitewashWed, 12 Jun 2013 10:44:00 +0100{C84C927D-4B31-4AE8-9018-5D42BFC35465}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/120613_twelvetrees_lions_Billy Twelvetrees is leaving England’s tour of Argentina to join the British & Irish Lions in AustraliaWed, 12 Jun 2013 10:44:00 +0100{FF0B17AC-56C1-4CC8-A4AB-E68211E75251}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/110613_rugby_landscape_changes_at_barnard_castleThe reputation of Barnard Castle as a centre of rugby excellence has been carried for many years by the successes of the school which carries the name of the community, but a crucial new initiative in the town has claimed a share of the spotlight for the first timeTue, 11 Jun 2013 19:23:00 +0100{F37C4319-1E6A-43D4-A755-636573AB13E3}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/110613_england_counties_belgiumHead coach Jan Bonney announces 11 debutants in his squad to play Belgium this weekend.Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:04:00 +0100{76D01A0B-70F7-4A6B-8654-E5C31D87F5A3}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/110613_lions_countryxv_reportThe Lions ran in 10 tries to beat a Combined New South Wales/Queensland Country XV 64-0 and maintain an unbeaten record on their tour of AustraliaTue, 11 Jun 2013 13:29:00 +0100{47D9401B-12DD-46F6-8212-8F3A21125479}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/110613_player_diary_threePlenty more from Argentina as Freddie Burns channels David Attenborough, Matt Kvesic talks kit etiquette, David Strettle explains Test-shirt presentations and Bath boys Rob Webber and Dave Attwood take us through the squad's karaoke performancesTue, 11 Jun 2013 10:06:00 +0100{7B004846-150A-4FE5-B784-42A079ACCA62}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/110613_castleford_aiming_to_feel_the_forceTue, 11 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0100{9A959333-AD69-4611-8503-657E26CB6C74}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/110613_england_counties_belgium_aLancashire fly-half and Bill Beaumont Cup winner Chris Johnson will captain the England Counties against Belgium A at Kituro Rugby Club in Brussels tomorrow evening (kick-off 6pm BST)Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0100{AEE4AD3C-2320-42C8-BC0E-8CACB5971BE0}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/110613_rwc_2003Fans will be able to relive some precious memories as members of the squad lace up their boots once more to face legends of the Australia team which they beat on that famous night in SydneyTue, 11 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0100{4458F8BD-0838-4CC3-A3B3-B766FD0005EC}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/110613_twelvetrees_post_saltaAfter sparking England’s electric start against Argentina in Salta, Billy Twelvetrees has expressed his pride at being involved in a young side committed to playing fluent rugbyTue, 11 Jun 2013 09:04:00 +0100{D3CB51DC-2084-4F92-9F17-446DB2C71E06}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/100613_mpvisit_o2touchCaroline Nokes, MP for Romsey & Southampton North, visited Trojans Rugby Club this month and praised their O2 Touch activityMon, 10 Jun 2013 15:31:00 +0100{72B1A322-87AC-48DD-9D1A-77B0CD1166E0}http://www.rfu.com/news/2013/june/news-articles/100613_beccehamian_worldrecordBeccehamian Rugby Club in West Wickham, Kent are hoping they have sealed a world record for the most participants in a game of touch rugbyMon, 10 Jun 2013 14:53:00 +0100