LATEST NEWS & BLOGS
Check out some of the latest news and views from around the grassroots game as well as Resources that we have made available to all.
RFU Reform – An Open Letter From Bill Sweeney
Earlier this year, the RFU set out a plan to strengthen and grow rugby across England and to deepen its commitment to better engagement with the community game. RFU CEO Bill Sweeney has shared an update in this open letter….
RFU Launches ‘Every Rose: Our Time’ – A Five-Year Plan to Shape the Future of Women’s Rugby
The RFU has launched Every Rose: Our Time, a five-year plan to grow women’s and girls’ rugby in England. Building on World Cup success, the plan aims to boost participation, strengthen the Red Roses, engage 3 million fans, and double revenue to £60m by 2030.
Red Roses to Inspire Next Generation at RugbyFest 2025
RugbyFest 2025 will see the Red Roses bring their World Cup-winning magic to grassroots clubs across England, inspiring the next generation with taster sessions, festivals, and community events.
Pride, Passion and Purpose: How Welsh Deaf Rugby is Changing Lives
Discover how Wales Deaf Rugby became world champions while building an inclusive future for deaf and hard-of-hearing players.
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 – Group Stages Complete – Knockout Rugby Awaits!
The Women’s Rugby World Cup is now heading for the Quarter Finals, not before a superb final round of Pool matches.
British Women’s Sevens Players to Compete on International Stage Amid Funding Cuts
British women’s sevens players form LIT United Kingdom 7s to compete in Fiji, seeking donations and sponsors to keep the GB7s legacy alive.
Quarter-Finals Take Shape After Thrilling WRWC Round Two
The Quarter Finals of the Women’s Rugby World Cup is taking shape. Find out who made my team of the week!
Updates on the Current United Rugby Championship
With the new season fast approaching, we take a quick look at the new United Rugby Championship season.
Impact ’25: Over 37,000 Women & Girls Reached as Women’s Rugby Legacy Gathers Pace
Impact ’25 reaches 37,000+ women and girls, boosting grassroots rugby ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Fixtures
The 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup is a huge moment for the grassroots game. Full fixture list inside — and how your club can be part of the journey.
The Untold Story of the First Women’s Rugby World Cup – A Groundbreaking Documentary
A new documentary tells how four women defied the odds in 1991. Help fund this untold story of women’s rugby.
Royal London Launches 2025 Grassroots Rugby Award for Women and Girls
Royal London has opened applications for its 2025 Championing Women and Girls’ Grassroots Rugby Award, offering £10,000 grants to four standout clubs across the UK and Ireland that promote inclusion, equality, and participation in women’s rugby
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