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Exeter’s Jack Nowell – The leagues massively helped me make that next step

April 1, 2021

Talking to TRU’s Joe Harvey, Exeter Chiefs’ Jack Nowell discussed his time playing for Redruth and Plymouth Albion.

Community game structure to change to tackle declining playing numbers

December 18, 2020

The Rugby Football Union has voted in favour for a new competition structure for community rugby which will come into effect in the 2022/23…

Book Review – From Tanqueray to the Championship: The History of Ampthill & District Rugby Club

December 14, 2020

Following the release of Ampthill’s complete history, Joe Harvey has reviewed From Tanqueray to the Championship. Photo Credit: (Ampthill & District RUFC)

Rugby Union receives £135m aid from government

November 19, 2020

Rugby Union will receive almost half of the £300m funding announced by the government as a rescue package due to the pandemic coronavirus.

2020/21 National League season delayed until January

September 24, 2020

The National League season will not start before January 2021 at the earliest following the increased uncertainty caused by the Government’s additional restrictions to curb…

RFU’s Steve Grainger provides update on National Leagues

September 3, 2020

RFU Development Director Steve Grainger has said the return of National League rugby effectively relies on two key elements; the prevalence of Covid in…

RFU CEO Bill Sweeney: For me, the community game, it is more than a game

July 3, 2020

In the latest edition of NCA Chats, Bill Sweeney, CEO of the Rugby Football Union, spoke to Joe Harvey and Chris Heal about the…