England rugby chiefs decide against banning 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot'
The RFU began a review into the ‘historical context’ of the popular song earlier this summer.
The RFU began a review into the ‘historical context’ of the popular song earlier this summer.
English rugby’s governing body are still awaiting approval from Westminster as tickets went on sale.
Irishman JP Doyle was made redundant by the RFU in England earlier this month.
The English union has suffered significant financial pain because of the Covid-19 outbreak.
However, Bill Sweeney says it would be ‘very difficult’ to ban the song.
‘Things that were normal then should not necessarily be normal now,’ said the former England hooker.
The English rugby anthem’s credited author is Wallace Willis – a freed slave from 19th century Oklahoma.
Sweeney did not rule out next year’s Lions tour of South Africa being rescheduled.
Bill Sweeney says the English union will lose out on £107 million if the November Tests are cancelled.
Sale Sharks have been been handed a suspended five-point deduction and fined.
Jones wants his side to be remembered as “the greatest team the game has ever seen”.
The spread of coronavirus means no major sporting action can currently take place in the UK.
Ealing have suggested they will take legal action if Newcastle are promoted.
The union says it remains in ‘active discussions’ with the top-tier league.
The England head coach had criticised the referee after their win over Wales.
The 49-year-old has joined the English union as its new performance director.
The former Ireland fullback has endured a difficult season in charge of Leicester Tigers.
Automatic relegation could also be scrapped in favour of a play-off between the existing top-tier side and the best Championship club.
The 49-year-old has also been linked with a position on Andy Farrell’s Ireland coaching ticket.
The Premiership will be restructured in the move and will last 11 months with its final to take place in late June.
After paying over €4,700 in fines, the England out-half is free to make his debut for David Humphreys’ Gloucester this evening.
The Gloucester out-half has been left out of their squad for tomorrow’s friendly against Ulster.
Rugby authorities are hoping to see a reduction in the number of concussions being sustained in tackles.
Brad Shields hasn’t heard from New Zealand Rugby over his request to play with Eddie Jones’ side in June.
The South African has been with the Premiership club since 2012.
The RFU wants to boost the national popularity of rugby union.
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) are set to offer some financial support.
The RFU is ‘considering’ a plan to take a rest week out of the Six Nations for English and French clubs.
Currently a senior coach with Leinster, Lancaster was in charge during England’s woeful performance in their home World Cup.
The winger seemed to temporarily lose consciousness in a game against Leicester earlier this month but was allowed to resume playing.
‘This is a true partnership focused on making English rugby the best in the world for club and country.’
The RFU say that they are looking in to the matter internally.
NFL and RFU agree three-year deal to run until 2018.
“Playing Burgess with Brad Barritt was like a declaration that England won’t be passing the ball”
Manu Tuilagi will be omitted after pleading guilty to four charges at Leicester Magistrates this week.
The league’s organisers say no discussion have taken place yet.
Lancaster and his backroom staff will remain in place through the next two World Cups.
The Sevens-focused group contains 12 World Cup winners.
Who better to take lessons from than the only man to stop Joe Schmidt’s attack this year?
English rugby’s governing body has underlined that the out-half is a man of ‘utmost integrity.’