Rugby News and Events

After the wide scale debate over the scheduling of the first Friday night Six Nations game this evening, what do you think about evening kick-offs?

There is a specific argument against having them in the Six Nations, do they belong in world cups and national leagues only? Or is the Six Nations running ten years behind the rest of the rugby world?

Title: Leicestershire Festival of Rugby 2009

Location: Hinckley RFC

Description: Hinckley RFC will be hosting the county’s premier mini rugby competition, the Leicestershire County Festival this year on 26th April 2009. The club expects to host over 70 teams from throughout the county, that will compete in competitions from under 9s through to under 12s.

Date: 2009-04-26

As we approach the season for rugby tour, kit issues tend to be the last thing anyone thinks about. However, NOW is the time to order rugby kit in time for your easter tour!

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Saracens have announced that Eddie Jones will step down as Director of Rugby at the end of the season.

Jones said: “After careful consideration, I have decided to leave Saracens at the end of the current season. My reasons are entirely personal. My wife and daughter have always given me unqualified support but it is now time for me to put the family needs first. I have greatly enjoyed my time with Saracens extending back to 2006 and I wish the directors, staff and players well in the future.”

He will be replaced by Brendan Venter, with effect from July 1.

(www.guinnesspremiership.com)

After completing the deal that brings former All-black Carlos Spencer to Kingsholm, Gloucester have signed out Willie Walker on loan to Worcester Warriors for the rest of the season.

Despite playing a key utility role in Gloucester’s table-topping squad, Dean Ryan told gloucesterrugby.co.uk that “the arrival of Carlos Spencer is likely to restrict [Walker's] opportunities in the coming weeks, and for that reason we feel it is prudent to look at this loan arrangement until the end of the season”.

The 30 year old Walker recently signed a two year contract tying him to Gloucester until 2010.

(www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk)

Title: Hinckley Festival of Rugby 2009

Location: Leicester Road Ground, Hinckley, Leicestershire.

Description: Hinckley RFC Youth Section is pleased to announce that its annual Mini Festival of Rugby is being sponsored by RugbyWarehouse.com. This highlight of the season for all our mini teams is taking place on the 15th March 2009 at our Leicester Road ground with over 50 teams in the 7 to 12 age groups getting together for a packed day of competitive rugby. The rest of the family can enjoy a barbecue and stalls as well as watching some great matches. We have teams confirmed from as far afield as Herefordshire and the Wirral.

For further information, please contact this year’s festival co-ordinator, Stephen Bowler on 07980 690476.

Date: 2009-03-15

Hinckley RFC this week confirmed Rugby Warehouse as their new kit sponsor heading into the second half of the season.

The new deal includes sponsorship of the 1st XV as well as an annual commitment to sponsor the Hinckley Festival of Rugby, scheduled for March 15th this year.

Rugby Warehouse had previously provided various other sponsorship for the club, including a joint sponsorship of the ladies’ team (the Hinckley Vixens) with Paynes of Hinckley.

Lutterworth RFC has signed a new deal naming Rugby Warehouse as its exclusive shirt supplier.

Rugby Warehouse will supply all club playing shirts from minis and juniors through to the 1st XV, and will also  carry a full range of club merchandise for sale on its website.

The move adds to Rugby Warehouse’s reputation as a beneficial club sponsor, and will see sponsorship provided at various levels within the club.

After the mediocre performance from England in the first weekend of the Six Nations, who do you think is best poised to make an assault on the trophy this year?