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.
Beechen Cliff Crowned ACE Champions as RFU Confirms 2026/27 Stage 1 Pools
Beechen Cliff’s success continues the league’s recent trend of new champions, with three different winners in as many seasons. Hartpury College, champions in 2023, finished runners-up this year, highlighting the growing competitiveness across the competition.
Greenock Wanderers RFC crowned Scottish winners of Royal London Championing Women & Girls’ Rugby Award
Greenock Wanderers RFC has been named the Scottish winner of the prestigious Championing Women & Girls’ Rugby Award, an honour presented by Royal London in partnership with The British & Irish Lions.
Fill Your Boots Partners with Visually Impaired Rugby to Champion Inclusive Rugby Across the UK
Fill Your Boots partners with Visually Impaired Rugby England to grow inclusive rugby across the UK, supporting VI teams & players.
My Life in Rugby: Will Owen – “Today, it’s our baby who runs the show”
Former Birmingham Moseley, Rotherham, Doncaster and Coventry centre, now player-coach at Clifton, Will Owen, reflects on his life in rugby.
Coach to Coach – “I’m proud of the culture we have created here” – Anthony Howcroft
Steve Hill puts the questions to Anthony Howcroft, head coach at Sale FC
Coach to Coach – “There’s honour and pride in playing for your county” – Tony Hill
Steve Hill talks to Tony Hill, head coach of Somerset county men (Division 1) and Nailsea & Backwell RFC in Counties 1 Tribute Western North (Level 7).
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.
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