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Maliq Holden: Conversation around racism is the catalyst for change

Cornish Pirates’ Maliq Holden has written a guest column focusing on why the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement is so important in society and why the drive for equality has to continue.

'Doddie is always the life and soul of the party' - Trio wish legend a happy 50th

Every rugby supporter, as well as many sports fans from across the world, will be raising a glass to mark Doddie Weir’s 50th birthday on Saturday.

The roadmap for a return: How university teams are dealing with the coronavirus crisis

With the spotlight on the possible return of the Gallagher Premiership and when the community game may resume, spare a thought for university rugby which is set to come back in January.

Geoff Parling, Melbourne Rebels and Super Rugby AU

With Super Rugby returning in Australia on Friday, TRU caught up with Melbourne Rebels' Geoff Parling to discuss life down under and his excitement ahead of this weekend.

Looseheadz x TRU Podcast - Alex Lewington

Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team are joined by Saracens' Alex Lewington to discuss the winger's journey to the Premiership and European champions, playing football for Notts County, Sarries' relegation and much more...

TRU News Feed

Andy Edwards was head of strength and conditioning of Saracens since 2014

Strength and conditioning coach Andy Edwards to leave Saracens

James O'Connor kicked two penalties for Reds

Queensland Reds start Super Rugby AU with 32-26 win over Waratahs

Chiefs lose Anton Lienert-Brown to injury ahead of Hurricanes game

Jordie Barrett has recovered from a shoulder injury

Jordie Barrett returns to Hurricanes for clash against Chiefs

TRU Features

Kendrick Lynn on 'disrupters' Lyon

Studious Hunter-Hill focused on a bright future on and off the pitch

TRU Talks: Alex Lowe on salary caps, PWC and aligning calendars

National Leagues

RFU CEO Bill Sweeney: For me, the community game, it is more than a game isn’t it

In the latest edition of NCA Chats, Bill Sweeney, CEO of the Rugby Football Union, spoke to Joe Harvey and Chris Heal about the community game.

Return to competitive playing for 2020/21 - Update from the RFU

At the end of last week, the RFU, published adapted community competition plans for adult and age grade rugby in the 2020/21 season.

New NCA Chairman John Inverdale: We want to broaden the appeal of the National Leagues

John Inverdale has expressed his desire to broaden the appeal of the National Leagues after becoming the National Clubs Association’s (NCA) new chairman.

Community game is yet again in the dark after Premiership announcement

There are many different issues lingering over rugby at the moment in terms of what the immediate future holds for the sport and the community game is still in the dark about when they might return.

Chinnor Director of Rugby Richard Thorpe: 'This was a perfect opportunity for me'

Richard Thorpe chats to Talking Rugby Union following his recent appointment as Chinnor’s new Director of Rugby.

Sam Dickinson: A big chunk of my heart remains in Caldy

Currently with Ealing Trailfinders, Sam Dickinson’s career has spanned the English league ladder and he chatted to Talking Rugby Union's Joe Harvey about his journey in the game and the position rugby now finds itself in.