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Owens' fears over RFU tackle law changes Former international referee Nigel Owens believes new tackle laws in English rugby next season will make life "difficult" for match officials. BBC Sport - Published on January 22, 2023
RFU pledge 'clarity' on tackle laws amid criticism The Rugby Football Union says it will soon provide "clarity for the game" regarding the radical new tackle laws amid fears of a mass player exodus. BBC Sport - Published on January 20, 2023
RFU reduces tackle height to waist-level in community game Rugby chiefs are to introduce a reduction in tackle height from next season in the community game to improve player safety. BBC Sport - Published on January 19, 2023
Jones would ignore RFU administrators at World Cup Former England coach Eddie Jones says he would ignore Rugby Football Union administrators if his Australia side meet England at this year's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on January 17, 2023
Quins prop Marler charged over Heenan comments England and Harlequins prop Joe Marler is charged by the Rugby Football Union for conduct prejudicial to the game. BBC Sport - Published on December 30, 2022
RFU rejects Worcester plan for league return Worcester's application to return to professional rugby next season is rejected by the RFU, but Wasps are approved. BBC Sport - Published on December 16, 2022
Worcester buyers say RFU conditions 'unreasonable' The prospective buyers of Worcester Warriors accuse the Rugby Football Union of trying to impose unfair conditions on the deal. BBC Sport - Published on December 15, 2022
World Cup performance review not to be made public A review into the England's performance at the recent Rugby World Cup will not be made public by the Rugby Football Union. BBC Sport - Published on December 12, 2022
Wasps & Worcester decisions expected by Christmas The RFU remains flexible over the planned takeovers at Wasps and Worcester but "expect a decision ahead of Christmas". BBC Sport - Published on December 12, 2022
Jones sacking unbelievably disappointing - Farrell England captain Owen Farrell says the Rugby Football Union's decision to sack Eddie Jones as head coach was "unbelievably disappointing". BBC Sport - Published on December 11, 2022
England should not have sacked Jones, says Tindall Former England centre Mike Tindall says he does not agree with the Rugby Football Union's decision to sack head coach Eddie Jones. BBC Sport - Published on December 9, 2022
RFU rejects Wasps & Worcester relegation appeals The RFU do no accept that Worcester Warriors and Wasps' claims of "no fault insolvency" were caused solely by the Covid pandemic. BBC Sport - Published on December 6, 2022
Eddie Jones sacked by England: Rugby coach leaves role after dismal Autumn Nations Series Eddie Jones has been sacked as head coach of England, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) has announced. Sky News - Published on December 6, 2022	O'Gara rules himself out of England head coach job La Rochelle coach Ronan O'Gara asks the RFU not to consider him as a possible successor to Eddie Jones after the World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on December 2, 2022
RFU to conduct review into 'disappointing' campaign The Rugby Football Union will conduct a review into England's "really disappointing" autumn campaign, but have stopped short of offering their backing to head coach Eddie Jones. BBC Sport - Published on November 27, 2022	'It's unravelling for Jones - the RFU has a decision to make' England are well short of the leading Rugby World Cup contenders. Any new coach would improve them. The Rugby Football Union now has a decision to make, says Matt Dawson. BBC Sport - Published on November 27, 2022
Owners test 'not sufficient', says RFU boss Sweeney RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney rejects accusation they were "asleep on the job" during the financial crises at Wasps and Worcester. BBC Sport - Published on November 24, 2022	RFU investigation into racism finished - Burrell Former England centre Luther Burrell says the RFU investigation into his allegations of racism in rugby union has "finished". BBC Sport - Published on November 9, 2022
Wasps: Club suspended from Premiership for rest of the season The RFU confirms that Wasps have been suspended from the Premiership and Premiership Rugby Cup for the rest of the season. BBC Sport - Published on October 28, 2022	Worcester Warriors suspended by RFU after failing to meet funding deadline Financially-stricken Premiership club Worcester Warriors are suspended from all competitions after failing to meet a funding deadline. BBC Sport - Published on September 26, 2022
Rugby World Cup: Flying England economy to NZ a "challenging decision", says RFU Flying England in economy class to the World Cup in New Zealand is described as a "challenging decision" by the Rugby Football Union. BBC Sport - Published on September 23, 2022	England captain Sarah Hunter defends RFU women's pay cut England captain Sarah Hunter defends the Rugby Football Union's decision to halve women's match fees for World Cup warm-up fixtures. BBC Sport - Published on September 12, 2022
Eddie Jones: England head coach admonished by RFU over private school system criticism England head coach Eddie Jones is admonished by the Rugby Football Union for criticising the system's reliance on private schools. BBC Sport - Published on August 9, 2022	Luther Burrell: RFU to probe former Newcastle Falcons centre's racism claims The Rugby Football Union will investigate former Newcastle Falcons player Luther Burrell's claims regarding racism in the sport. BBC Sport - Published on July 24, 2022
Bill Sweeney: RFU chief executive in hospital for treatment of pulmonary embolism Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney is being treated in hospital for a pulmonary embolism. BBC Sport - Published on May 3, 2022	RFU to target English successor to Eddie Jones The next England head coach should be English once Eddie Jones leaves the role, says Rugby Football Union chief Bill Sweeney. BBC Sport - Published on March 26, 2022
Eddie Jones: RFU boss Bill Sweeney 'disappointed' but sees progress under England head coach Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney says he was "really disappointed" by England's Six Nations but still backs head coach Eddie Jones. BBC Sport - Published on March 24, 2022	Eddie Jones: RFU's England progress claim is 'dishonest', says Ugo Monye The Rugby Football Union's claim that England made "solid progress" during the Six Nations is "dishonest", says former wing Ugo Monye. BBC Sport - Published on March 21, 2022
Queen gives Prince Harry's rugby patronages to Kate The Duchess of Cambridge has taken over Prince Harry's former roles as patron of the Rugby Football Union and Rugby Football League. Sky News - Published on February 2, 2022	Autumn Nations Series: England wait on Covid-19 results after Farrell tests positive England's Autumn Nations Series opener with Tonga remains in a state of uncertainty with the Rugby Football Union still waiting for results from the latest round of Covid-19 testing. BBC Sport - Published on November 5, 2021
Ben Youngs and Ollie Lawrence withdraw from England's training camp Ben Youngs and Ollie Lawrence have withdrawn from England's training camp, the Rugby Football Union has announced. BBC Sport - Published on September 27, 2021	RFU to focus on turning 'spoon-fed' youngsters into future England captains The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has said "special attention" is being paid to turning 'spoon-fed' youngsters into the future leaders of English rugby. BBC Sport - Published on September 20, 2021
Tom Ilube: First black chairman of RFU hopes appointment inspires others New Rugby Football Union chairman Tom Ilube hopes his appointment to the most senior position in English rugby can inspire others. BBC Sport - Published on September 14, 2021