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Fill Your Boots to sponsor East Midlands Merit Table Competition for 2021/22
Fill Your Boots is proud to announce it’s sponsorship of the East Midlands RFU 3 West Merit Table competition for the 2021/22 season. Find out more.
Clubland – Almost Heaven?
“We can’t all be Gregor Townsend or Chris Paterson. But we can all gain a huge amount from being involved in this great game of ours.” Read more…
Glory Girls: How Rugby Is Encouraging Female Talent
Women’s and Girls rugby is on the rise in England. Find out how the RFU are nurturing the talent that is coming through…
The Biggest Challenges Facing Grassroots Clubs And How To Respond
We take a deep dive into the challenges that will be facing clubs post-COVID, including player numbers and funding. Find out more…
Top 5 Rugby Coaching Tips for Developing Key Skills
If you’re a rugby coach you’ll know that developing the keys skills in the sport is essential. These include running, passing, tackling, and decision making. Here are five rugby coaching tips for developing key skill
How to Get More Out of Every Rugby Training Session
If you play on an amateur basis for a rugby club in your area, you’re probably training regularly. But can you say you’re sure that you’re getting the most out of those training sessions?
Community Rugby Clubs Benefit From Government Survival Funding
Community rugby clubs in England have been boosted by an allocation of £30 million of government funding. Find out more…
England’s Rugby Pyramid Structure to Reform as Required Player Numbers Takes Toll on Clubs
England Rugby’s governing body, the RFU Council, has agreed changes to the structure of the men’s competitive pyramid at levels three and below. Read more…
Isn’t it just Super Rugby?
Super Rugby Aotearoa is back and Happiness Is Egg Shaped’s Bruce Aitchison just loves it! Read his thoughts on the competition…
The FYB Interview – Jack Nowell
Red Bull’s Decoding Athletes podcast is back for a second series and England & Exeter star Jack Nowell talks to Fill Your Boots to discuss the new series…
Weavering Warriors Launch Petition to Save Club House from Demolition
Weavering Warriors have launched a petition in a bid to save their club’s expansive future & they are asking for the Rugby community’s help…
Grassroots Rugby Set for Hopeful Bounce Back Amid Playing Uncertainty – FYB Survey [January 2021]
Grassroots rugby is set to see a bounce back of players, coaches & fans post COVID, according to the latest Fill Your Boots survey. Find out more from our survey
The Clubs That Formed The Rugby Football Union in 1871 – Where Are They Now?
150 years ago the Rugby Football Union was formed at the Pall Mall restaurant in London. Find out more about the clubs that were at that meeting that are still playing the game…
Slingbacks Campaign to Give a Little Back
Rosslyn Park RFC’s Slingbacks have launched the #rugby4nhs campaign to support our NHS heroes.
The RFU to mark 150th Anniversary in 2021
The RFU have announced their plans to mark their 150th Anniversary in 2021. Find out more…
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