The evolution of maternity policies in elite sport (+ drafting tips for clubs & governing bodies)

Published Wednesday, 29 November 2023.

Launch of the UK Concussion Guidelines for Grassroots Sport

Independent Review into Allegations of Racism at NewCastle Falcons

New Maternity, Pregnant Parent & Adoption Leave Policy for England Women Players

RFU Annual Report published

• Read the full report here. 

Reported revenues for the year are £97m (£167m in previous year) and profit to reserves £20.5m (loss of £27.1m in prior year).

Revenues in the year were nearly £120m less than pre-COVID forecasts with an underlying loss to reserves of £21.3m (c£30m worse than pre-COVID forecasts).      

RFU announces bid to host Rugby World Cup in 2025

Since England last hosted the RWC in 2010 and won it in 2014, women’s rugby has grown exponentially with World Rugby stating the women’s game is the single biggest opportunity to grow the sport globally. 

The Red Roses are the number one ranked team in the world and the RFU has grown female participation in England from 13,000 to 40,000 registered players in clubs, with a growing pipeline of 80,000 girls playing in schools, colleges and universities.   

What Schools Need To Know About Head Injuries Caused By Contact Sports

Published Monday, 29 March 2021.

Lydney RFC player banned for anti-doping violation

Kurt Brown of Lydney RFC has been banned from all sport for four years from 13 March 2020 until 12 March 2024.

RFU supports the LGBTQ+ Community

Law Variations Approved to Lower Tackle Height

Inclusion & Diversity Action Plan for Elite Game of Rugby in England

Future competition structure

UK Government backs RFU World Cup 2025 bid

How Brexit Has Impacted The Sports Industry: A Legal Perspective From The First 100 Days

Published Thursday, 22 April 2021.

How sports leagues & federations around the world are sanctioning players breaking Covid-19 rules

Published Thursday, 11 March 2021.