Rugby Football Union

Page last updated at 17:33 GMT, Wednesday, 25 November 2009 RFU play down move for WRU chief executive Roger Lewis Roger Lewis was appointed WRU group chief executive in September 2006 Rugby Football Union chairman Martyn Thomas has...

In this article: Martyn Thomas, Shaun Edwards, Warren Gatland, and World Cup

...Cup Northampton prop Brian Mujati received a six-week ban for pushing referee Nigel Owens in the back during the match against Perpignan. The RFU's disciplinary officer, Jeff Blackett, acknowledged that the increase was a concern, but said...

In this article: Steve Borthwick, England, David Lemi, and Nigel Owens

...captaincy all the way through. It has been extremely tough for him. ' Thomas indicated that the RFU would back the manager's judgment when it comes to the make-up of the coaching staff, adding: 'If he decides he wants to do something then...

In this article: Martin Johnson, Steve Borthwick, RFU, England, Will Greenwood, Josh Lewsey, World Cup, Graham Rowntree, and Rob Andrew

...is allowed to play the ball if he is on his feet, increasing the risk of the attacking team losing possession in dangerous areas. RFU chairman Martyn Thomas, who is also a member of the IRB council, said he was keen to reflect the...

In this article: International Rugby Board, England, Mike Ford, Australia, New Zealand, Martin Johnson, and Women's Rugby World Cup

...by Leicester's Tom Croft and he is to undergo a scan over the next 24 hours which will determine how long he will be sidelined for. The Rugby Football Union announced in a statement: "Further to an assessment and review by the England...

In this article: Joe Worsley, Tom Croft, London Wasps, Leicester, England, and New Zealand

RFU REVEAL WORSLEY KNEE INJURY Click here for latest rugby union fixtures Joe Worsley tore medial ligaments in his right knee in the opening minute of England's 19-6 defeat to New Zealand yesterday. The Wasps flanker went down awkwardly...

In this article: Joe Worsley, England, Tom Croft, London Wasps, Leicester, and New Zealand

• Forward to have a scan 'in the next 24 hours' say RFU • Worsley lasted seconds in first home game against All Blacks guardian.co.uk, Sunday 22 November 2009 14.54 GMT Joe Worsley clutches his knee after the first ruck of the game...

In this article: Joe Worsley, London Wasps, England, New Zealand, and All Blacks

Page last updated at 11:39 GMT, Sunday, 22 November 2009 Martin Johnson's England job is secure - RFU chief Johnson defended his coaches after Saturday's defeat by New Zealand The chairman of the Rugby Football Union has backed...

In this article: Martin Johnson, England, New Zealand, World Cup, Six Nations, BBC Radio 5, and Jonny Wilkinson

...performance as they won against Argentina. They have scored just one try in those three matches but Martyn Thomas, chairman of the Rugby Football Union, insists Johnson is the man to take England through to the 2011 World Cup. Thomas said:...

In this article: Martin Johnson, England, World Cup, Ian McGeechan, Lions, Australia, and Argentina

A lively debate is expected at the Rugby Football Union council meeting at Twickenham on Friday with a vote due to be taken on a proposal to remove the representative for Cambridge and Oxford Universities. The proposal has been made by...

In this article: Oxford and Cambridge