New global tournament World 12s to be launched in England next year
The inaugural men's event will be staged next August and a women's event will follow in 2023.
Sep 7, 12:46
Proposals for revamped English top flight still under discussion – Ian Ritchie
Premiership clubs are set for a £200million windfall following investment from private equity firm CVC.
Jan 6, 11:42
Ian Ritchie: England rugby in "very, very strong place"
Outgoing Rugby Football Union chief executive Ian Ritchie believes that English rugby is currently in a "very, very strong place".
May 18, 20:58
Ian Ritchie to step down as chief executive from the RFU this summer
The RFU announces that chief executive Ian Ritchie will step down this summer after a five-year spell.
May 17, 16:39
RFU chief Ian Ritchie wants Six Nations cut to six weeks
The Six Nations will benefit from being reduced from seven weeks to six, according to Rugby Football Union chief executive Ian Ritchie.
Mar 25, 13:36
Rugby Football Union considering five-year residency rule
The Rugby Football Union is looking to impose a five-year residency rule on England if World Rugby fails to increase the existing eligibility level.
Jan 19, 22:08
RFU chief offers backing to Dylan Hartley over England captaincy
Dylan Hartley has "got credit in the bank" and does not deserve to be stripped of the England captaincy, according to Rugby Football Union boss Ian Ritchie.
Dec 13, 16:54
RFU chief: 'Changes to Six Nations format unlikely to happen'
Rugby Football Union chief executive Ian Ritchie questions World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont's thinking behind altering the current Six Nations format.
Jul 26, 18:51
RFU open to selling Twickenham naming rights
The RFU will 'look into' the prospect of selling the naming rights to Twickenham in a deal that could be worth £5m a year, according to chief executive Ian Ritchie.
Mar 27, 13:23
RFU's Ian Ritchie: 'Eddie Jones will guide England to success'
RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie is confident that Eddie Jones will guide England to success after being appointed as Stuart Lancaster's successor on a four-year contract.
Nov 20, 07:29
Brian Moore calls for English head coach
Former England hooker Brian Moore urges the RFU to appoint an Englishman as Stuart Lancaster's successor.
Nov 11, 19:30
RFU's Ian Ritchie: 'No embarrassment over Sam Burgess rugby union exit'
RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie says that Sam Burgess's decision to return to rugby league after a year in rugby union is not "embarrassing" for England.
Nov 11, 17:22
RFU's Ian Ritchie: 'Not all England players wanted Stuart Lancaster sacked'
RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie says that "not all" of the England players wanted head coach Stuart Lancaster to leave.
Nov 11, 17:09
Rugby Football Union: "Clean break" from Stuart Lancaster
Departing head coach Stuart Lancaster will not be given a new role within the RFU, chief executive Ian Ritchie reveals.
Nov 11, 16:56
Rugby Football Union to take "sufficient time" to find new England head coach
RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie says that the board will take "sufficient time" to find a new head coach for England following Stuart Lancaster's departure.
Nov 11, 16:54
England head coach Stuart Lancaster resigns
The RFU confirms that Stuart Lancaster has stepped down as England head coach by mutual consent after four years in charge.
Nov 11, 12:08
Sir Clive Woodward: 'Ian Ritchie should be nowhere near England review panel'
Sir Clive Woodward believes that Rugby Football Union chief Ian Ritchie should "not be allowed anywhere near" the review panel into England's Rugby World Cup failure.
Oct 25, 14:16
RFU chief confident of 'lasting Rugby World Cup legacy'
Ian Ritchie says that he has "no doubt" the level of participation in rugby will only increase over the coming years, despite England's early World Cup exit.
Oct 4, 11:01
RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie: No "hasty reaction" to England elimination
RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie reveals that there will be no quick decisions made following England's exit from the Rugby World Cup at the group stage.
Oct 4, 10:00
RFU chief: 'Blame me if England do not win World Cup'
RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie insists that the blame must lie with him if England fail to win the Rugby World Cup on home soil this autumn.
Sep 7, 17:40
RFU: 'Stuart Lancaster could coach British and Irish Lions'
The RFU confirms that it would release coach Stuart Lancaster if he was offered the chance to take charge of the British & Irish Lions in 2017.
Sep 7, 16:31
Former coach Martin Johnson warns England not to make same disciplinary mistakes
Former England captain and coach Martin Johnson warns England not to make the same mistakes as 2011 at this year's Rugby World Cup.
Jun 27, 16:50
Debbie Jevans 'received £150,000 payoff from RFU'
Outgoing England Rugby 2015 chief executive Debbie Jevans received a £150,000 payoff from RFU chiefs after announcing her decision to step down, a report claims.
Apr 1, 07:08
Martin Corry happy with negative comments from Ian Ritchie
Ian Ritchie had every right to hit out at England's Six Nations failure, says former captain Martin Corry.
Mar 26, 05:20
Sir Clive Woodward hits out at Ian Ritchie comments
Sir Clive Woodward believes that RFU chief Ian Ritchie was wrong to criticise England for their Six Nations failure.
Mar 25, 18:33
Ian Ritchie: 'Aviva Premiership expansion not a formality'
RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie acknowledges that "it is important to resolve" the current issue over whether to expand the Aviva Premiership from 12 teams to 14.
Mar 25, 07:09
Ian Ritchie: 'England can win World Cup'
RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie believes that England are capable of winning the World Cup, despite his criticism of their performance in the Six Nations.
Mar 24, 22:21
Will Carling backs Ian Ritchie criticism of England
Former England captain Will Carling believes that RFU chief Ian Ritchie was right to hit out at the team for not winning the Six Nations.
Mar 24, 18:34
Rugby Football Union chief executive Ian Ritchie unhappy with England failure
RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie hits out at England's failure to win the Six Nations.
Mar 24, 14:04
RFU ban two fans from Twickenham for targeting homophobic abuse at referee
RFU ban two fans from Twickenham for two years after targeting homophobic abuse at referee Nigel Owens.
Nov 28, 17:57
Stuart Lancaster signs new deal to remain head coach until 2020
England head coach Stuart Lancaster signs a new contract with the Rugby Football Union.
Oct 1, 10:25
Ian Ritchie "disappointed" by England's recent showing
Ian Ritchie insists that it is vital England build on the positives taken from their tour of New Zealand earlier this summer.
Sep 4, 07:15
RFU investigating bottle incident in Gloucester match
The RFU confirm that they are investigating an incident from Saturday's match between Gloucester and Bath as referee Tim Wigglesworth was seemingly targeted by a fan.
Apr 14, 20:26
Prince Harry becomes patron of rugby campaign
Prince Harry joins the RFU's All Schools campaign as a patron of the initiative, which aims to get more schools playing rugby.
Mar 8, 13:31
Rugby Football Union reject Welsh proposal
The chief executive of the Rugby Football Union Ian Ritchie quells claims that the 2015 Rugby World Cup match between Wales and England could be held in Wales.
Dec 4, 14:30
Rugby Football Union welcomes Lions approach for coaches
The Rugby Football Union says that it is an honour to be asked to work with the Lions.
Nov 6, 21:11
Ian Ritchie confident Stuart Lancaster is right man
RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie admits that the board took the public perception of Stuart Lancaster into consideration when deciding to appoint the new head coach.
Mar 29, 16:31
RFU confirm four-year deal for Stuart Lancaster
The RFU confirm that "immensely proud" Stuart Lancaster has become England's new head coach on a four-year deal.
Mar 29, 12:19
Stuart Lancaster named England head coach
The RFU reportedly name Stuart Lancaster as England's permanent head coach following a positive Six Nations campaign.
Mar 29, 08:57
Stuart Lancaster close to England appointment?
Stuart Lancaster could reportedly be appointed as the permanent England head coach before the weekend.
Mar 27, 09:30
