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London Broncos Foundation Announces 2026 Community Club Awards Shortlist
More than 80 nominations from 20 community clubs have been received for this year’s London Broncos Foundation awards.
The VI Rugby Insight – Issue 6 – Building Beyond the Pitch
While the Blind Rugby World Championships are understandably the immediate focus, the bigger goal remains the same: building a sport and community that continues to grow long after the final whistle in Japan.
The Offload: Rob Shotton’s 60-Club Ride Is Helping Rugby Lighten the Load
Rob Shotton is cycling to 60 London rugby clubs in six days, using The Offload to raise funds and start vital mental-health conversations.
🏉 FYB Rugby Round Up – 21 September 2026
This week’s grassroots rugby news covers Pinner RFC’s future, Scotland’s new girls’ pathway and the effects of extreme weather on community clubs.
More Than a Pitch: Why Pinner Rugby Club Is Fighting for Its Future
Pinner Rugby Club is fighting to protect its 70-year future following a dispute with Harrow Council over pitch maintenance and hire costs.
🏉 FYB Rugby Round Up – 14 September 2026
Three inspiring grassroots rugby stories featuring youth mental wellbeing, inclusive club access and ambitious community facilities.
Lloyds Becomes Official Banking Partner of England Rugby in Landmark Deal
The Rugby Football Union has announced a major new partnership with Lloyds, bringing together support for England’s national teams with a long-term commitment to grassroots rugby.
What young players need to know about returning post ACL rupture
When 18-year-old rugby player Ollie Court suffered a devastating ACL injury, he feared spending years on the sidelines. But thanks to specialist surgery competitive rugby within nine months…
🏉 FYB Rugby Round Up – 7 September 2026
Three uplifting stories from grassroots and community rugby, featuring funding opportunities, junior achievements and the volunteers growing our game.
Four Grassroots Clubs Awarded £10,000 to Grow Women’s and Girls’ Rugby
Four grassroots rugby clubs across the UK and Ireland have each been awarded £10,000 to support the growth of women’s and girls’ rugby through Royal London’s 2026 Championing Women & Girls’ Rugby Award.
The VI Rugby Insight – Issue 5 – Collaboration
When this issue lands, there will be just 70 days until England VI Rugby flies to Japan. With the countdown getting very real, August has provided another reminder that the story is about much more than one England squad heading overseas. Our clubs have continued...
English Community Rugby Season Delayed Until 21 September
The RFU has announced that the start of the competitive community rugby season will be delayed until the week commencing Monday 21 September.
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