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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…
Unsung Hero Winner’s Legacy Lives on Through His Foundation
The Matt Ratana Foundation have promised to carry on the legacy after Matt was named as this year’s recipient of the Unsung Hero award winner at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year
Richmond win Rhino Grassroots Rugby Award 2020
Congratulations to Richmond RFC, who have won the 2020 Rhino Grassroots Rugby Award for its work during the COVID-19 pandemic…
Stars of TV and Sport Unite To Support The Matt Ratana Rugby Foundation Launch
Jason Leonard, Maro Itoje and Nick Knowles amongst others have come together to help launch The Matt Ratana Rugby Foundation. Read more…
Erdington RFC Announced As Winner Of Gallagher Rugby Club Of The Year Award
Find out why Erdington RFC have been crowned this year’s Gallagher Rugby Club of the Year…
State Of Grassroots Rugby – Return To Play [July 2020]
Grassroots rugby may be on hold, but we wanted to know what you thought about the state of grassroots rugby and the post-COVID way forward. Read our findings here…
How can grassroots rugby clubs use the COVID-19 lockdown to their advantage?
How can grassroots rugby clubs prepare for a new season while there is a global pandemic causing us all to be in lockdown? Tom Home shares his thoughts…
Grassroots Stories – Willenhall RUFC See Success
Willenhall RUFC had a great season on the pitch before flooding and COVID-19 struck. Find out how they got on this season…
Grassroots Stories – My brother Luni
Happiness Is Egg Shaped’s Bruce Aitchison is back with another incredible Grassroots Story, he tells the tale of meeting his brother Luni…
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