Rugby Sevens






Ian Ritchie named as new RFU chief executive

By David Gold

ian ritchie_14-12-11December 14 - Ian Ritchie (pictured) has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Rugby Football Union (RFU), moving from the Wimbledon All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) to rebuild the organisation following a disappointing World Cup in New Zealand this year.




Rio 2016 is a major opportunity says IRB Women's Development Manager

By Tom Degun

Susan CartyDecember 9 - Susan Carty (pictured), the International Rugby Board (IRB) Women's Development Manager, has claimed that the sport debuting at the Rio 2016 Olympics represents a major chance to help expand the women's game globally and that her organisation has moved now to capitalise on the unique opportunity.