Latest issue – Spring 2022 issue
This issue focuses on player welfare, club funding and marketing & communication for rugby clubs. We have articles that look at the work World Rugby is doing regarding player welfare, the RFU’s suggested improvements for the second tier in English rugby and a community-centric approach to rugby club marketing.
In this issue we also see how companies like Greene King and Honda are putting together initiatives to help fund and educate rugby clubs at the grassroots level.
Sheffield Tigers are the featured club for this issue, they tell us the story of their club which is now its 90th year and what plans they have for the future. And, as always, the Spring 2022 issue brings you the latest news from various rugby clubs up and down the country.
Feature Focus:

Rotting from the core?
A look at whether the RFU should be held responsible for the decreasing participation numbers in rugby..
Latest news:

Northampton Saints commit to United Nations Sports for Climate Action Framework
Northampton Saints has announced that the Club is joining the United Nations Sports for Climate Action Framework. The UN Sports for Climate Action Framework aims to promote action on the climate in the sports sector through leadership, collaboration and ambition – this includes measuring, reducing, and reporting greenhouse gas emissions, and using sport as a means to drive … Continue reading Northampton Saints commit to United Nations Sports for Climate Action Framework

Interview with Sarah Saunders Commercial & Marketing Manager at Blackheath Rugby
Sarah explains what her role at Blackheath Rugby involves and the challenges she faces. Can you tell us a bit about your background and how you got involved in rugby? I’ve spent the last 15 years or so working in golf at two high end clubs in Kent. Before that I worked for a company … Continue reading Interview with Sarah Saunders Commercial & Marketing Manager at Blackheath Rugby

Premiership Rugby expands reach of global audience
Premiership Rugby has confirmed a number of new overseas TV contracts that takes the 2021-22 Gallagher Premiership Rugby season to a global audience of more than 158 million households in 145 different territories. Working with media rights agency, Pitch International the new contracts include an exciting new partnership in Australia with Stan, who are the … Continue reading Premiership Rugby expands reach of global audience