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RFU slam Baron outburst The Rugby Football Union has reacted angrily to former chief executive Francis Baron's criticism of the organisation stating that his claims are "totally unfounded." http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/147453.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/147453.html Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:03:15 GMT Baron calls for RFU disrepute charge Former Rugby Football Union boss Francis Baron has launched a fresh attack on his former employers http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/147383.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/147383.html Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:13:52 GMT Baron fears for Rugby World Cup 2015 Former Rugby Football Union chief executive Francis Baron believes the current turmoil engulfing the governing body could threaten England's hosting of the 2015 Rugby World Cup http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/143939.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/143939.html Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:27:59 GMT Baron claims RFU is in "meltdown" Former Rugby Football Union chief executive Francis Baron believes the English game's governing body is in "meltdown" in the wake of John Steele's short-lived rein as his successor http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/141888.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/141888.html Sun, 19 Jun 2011 10:56:36 GMT Catt awarded OBE in New Year Honours London Irish attack coach Mike Catt has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/131689.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/131689.html Fri, 31 Dec 2010 14:14:42 GMT Dallaglio backs rolling replacements Lawrence Dallaglio believes that rolling replacements could have benefits in eradicating cheating from the game http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/103448.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/103448.html Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:00:18 GMT RFU reveals 'Image of the Game' findings The RFU's 'Image of the Game' task force has unveiled 16 measures that it believes will help to rid the game of cheating http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/103444.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/103444.html Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:19:07 GMT Dallaglio confident in task-group findings Lawrence Dallaglio is sure that the recommendations from the 'Image of the Game' task group will restore faith in rugby's reputation http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/103424.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/103424.html Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:58:17 GMT RFU launch campaign to reclaim core values The Rugby Football Union have launched a national campaign called 'This is Rugby' to promote and protect the core values of the sport http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/102969.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/102969.html Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:04:08 GMT Baron targets return to 'core values' RFU chief Francis Baron is determined to repair the reputation of the sport after a succession of damaging scandals http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership/rugby/story/101690.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/premiership/rugby/story/101690.html Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:06:39 GMT England confirm Wallabies clash in aid of Fiji England have replaced their autumn Test against Fiji with one against Australia in a bid to help the ailing Fiji union http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/98400.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/98400.html Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:56:11 GMT RFU promises biggest RWC in history The RFU has promised the biggest Rugby World Cup in history after unveiling the details of their bid to host the 2015 tournament http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/96601.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/2011-rugby-world-cup/rugby/story/96601.html Thu, 14 May 2009 12:59:52 GMT England confirm bid for RWC'15 England will bid to host the 2015 Rugby World Cup the Rugby Football Union have confirmed http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/96304.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/96304.html Wed, 06 May 2009 14:56:59 GMT England weigh up RWC'15 bid The Rugby Football Union have yet to decide whether they are prepared to shoulder the financial risk of bidding for the 2015 Rugby World Cup http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/96094.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/96094.html Fri, 01 May 2009 12:51:56 GMT Andrew talks tough in face of exodus RFU Director of Elite Rugby Rob Andrew has issued a stern warning to those players heading to France next season http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/96091.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/96091.html Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:05:56 GMT RFU stand firm on extra fixtures All the latest rugby news in brief including the latest development in negotiations between the RFU and Premier Rugby http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/93999.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/93999.html Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:00:34 GMT PRA seek legal advice over RFU letter The Professional Rugby Players' Association has sought legal advice after an RFU letter advised players against moving abroad http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/93656.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/93656.html Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:45:38 GMT RFU offers support to tickets legislation The RFU has backed new proposals to limit the number of tickets for England internationals that become available on the black market http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/92221.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/92221.html Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:06:26 GMT Old Trafford to host England and Pumas England will face off against Argentina at Old Trafford on June 6 in the first Test of a two-game series this summer http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/90824.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/90824.html Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:41:26 GMT RFU take ticket sales hit The RFU is bracing itself for more than just a battle with Premier Rugby over an extended Premiership season, with the credit crunch knocking on Twickenham's door http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/90555.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/england/rugby/story/90555.html Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:56:26 GMT