A huge thanks to those that have sent their questions in for the first ever Rugby Blindside Mailbag, September edition. We received a range of questions on different topics so let’s get stuck in… What is the financial impact on … Continue reading September Mailbag
Farnham Rugby Club recently told Rugby Blindside about their new club facilities that were built by the community for the community. At the outset of the 2021/22 season Farnham Rugby Club will open a purpose-built conditioning and rehab facility to … Continue reading Farnham Rugby Club goes from strength to strength
Rugby Blindside recently spoke with David Barnes about the role of the Discipline Department within the RFU. A little about you… Can you tell us a bit about your background? I have been RFU Head of Discipline since 2017, having … Continue reading Interview with David Barnes, Head of Discipline at the RFU
Colchester Rugby Club President, Maggie Whiteman, told Rugby Blindside about the club’s new state of the art facilities and what they mean to the club. Not only can Colchester boast being the oldest recorded town in Great Britain but it … Continue reading A brand new home for Colchester Rugby Club
Written by Rugby Blindside Player welfare is a buzz word in modern rugby. It’s something that had certainly been overlooked in the past. The ‘macho’ culture and image of rugby players has made way to a new culture that focuses … Continue reading Head impact prevention management plan announced for professional game
Ben Cisneros, Trainee Solicitor at Morgan Sports Law discusses RFU Regulation 7 and its impact on how the community game is governed. Since the start of the 2019/20 season, English rugby clubs whose men’s first XVs play at Level 3 … Continue reading Payments to Players under RFU Regulation 7
Written by Rugby Blindside It’s now been a couple of weeks since the full fixture list for the 2021/22 RFU Championship season was announced. Although an improvement on last years half-cocked season, the league will still not resemble what it … Continue reading RFU Championship: The stakes have been raised
Written by Rugby Blindside Reset and rebuild were the words used by Nigel Melville, Chairman of the Premiership Rugby Investor Board, after the RFU Council voted in favour of the COVID Recovery Plan. The plan, which is ‘aimed at improving … Continue reading Reset and rebuild
Rugby Blindside spoke with Tom Hooper a Strength and Conditioning coach working on the South coast. He gave us his thoughts on best practices for players staying healthy and match-ready in these unusual times with no competitive matches. Can you … Continue reading Interview with Tom Hooper, Strength and Conditioning Coach
Hartlepool Rugby Club told Rugby Blindside about their recent financial challenges as a result of the UK lockdown and the response they received from the local community. Hartlepool Rugby Club was established in 1893 and will this season celebrate 50 … Continue reading A demonstration of kindness and support from the local community
Rugby Blindside recently spoke with Ali Boyd, Director of Player Wellbeing at Beckenham RFC. She told us about the various initiatives at the club to help with their players’ mental health. Having retired from being 1st XV manager for 8 … Continue reading Player wellbeing at Beckenham RFC
Rugby Blindside recently spoke with Martin Griffiths, Club President at Widnes RUFC. He told us about the club’s successful Crowdfunder campaign that has helped support the club financially and allowed them to make the necessary improvements to the club. I … Continue reading Fundraising success for an important community club
