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The news from Twickenham was not good for grassroots rugby in England. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
Clubland

RFU decrees no competitive grassroots rugby until January

24 September 2020 David Barnes 6

Decision by English governing body has been made in response to the tightening of COVID-19 social distancing restrictions …

The 2019-20 season in England has been cut short at all levels below the Premiership. Image: © Craig Watson - www.craigwatson.co.uk
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England cancel 2019-20 season at all levels below Premiership

20 March 2020 David Barnes 1

A decision on how the thorny issue of promotion and relegation will be handled is due in mid-April …

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That was the month that was: February 2018 – and Mark Dodson has been back in Nice

28 February 2018 Colin Renton Comments Off on That was the month that was: February 2018 – and Mark Dodson has been back in Nice

Rugby news under the radar in February – maybe you missed it. Mark Dodson has stated that Scottish Rugby could increase investment in French outfit… …

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October 2017: The stories that didn’t make the headlines

3 November 2017 Colin Renton Comments Off on October 2017: The stories that didn’t make the headlines

By Colin Renton Scotland’s Opponents On The Brink of Bankruptcy Players in France, England and, increasingly, the other home nations continue to benefit from rising salaries. There should be few complaints provided it does not …

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