Editors Intro
Welcome To Issue 28 - We've got some great updates to share
We've got a packed issue today for you all and some pretty big news for Rugby Social.
Over the past few weeks we've been busy behind the scenes building a website that brings all the latest sporting content from a massive range of sports together all in one handy place.
Today is the launch of this new project called All The Back Pages
We've rebranded Rugby Social to All The Back Pages and will continue to bring you the latest rugby news on this curated newsletter but will be branching out into other sports with additional newsletters (don't worry we're keeping this purely rugby).
Over the next couple of days you'll be seeing a change in the look and feel of the email and also the logos and link to view the content.
We've also changed the cadence of these emails to bi-weekly as the feedback we were getting from the users was that daily was just too many emails.
We wanted to thank you for your continued support and can't wait to bring you more of the sport you love.
Ben & Rich
Ben From Rugby Social
Latest News
Mike Brown: Ex-England full-back supports idea of central contracts in rugby union - BBC Sport
The RFU should look to introduce central contract to ease the Premiership's money problems, says ex-England full-back Mike Brown.
bbc.co.uk
London Irish issue 55-word statement about unpaid salaries story
London Irish have issued a 55-word statement in response to a media report alleging fears they would not be paid their monthly salaries.
rugbypass.com
Scarlets statement: Region defends 'bold' Llanelli RFC decision
Scarlets have withdrawn Llanelli RFC from next season’s Welsh Premiership over fears that it doesn’t have enough players.
rugbypass.com
Women's Six Nations 2023: England's Poppy Cleall and Amber Reed unavailable for Italy - BBC Sport
England forward Poppy Cleall and centre Amber Reed will be unavailable for Sunday's Women's Six Nations match against Italy after sustaining knee injuries against Scotland.
bbc.co.uk
Women's Six Nations 2023: 'Heartbreak' for Wales lock Gwen Crabb over injury - BBC Sport
Gwen Crabb is ruled out of Wales' remaining four games with a knee injury sustained in the win against Ireland.
bbc.co.uk
Rugby: Brain injury claims against governing bodies may top £300m - BBC News
More than 200 ex-players accuse governing bodies of failing to protect them against brain injuries.
bbc.co.uk
Touch rugby aims to break down barriers with 2025 World Cup in England | Rugby Union News | Sky Sports
The ‘sold out’ signs were up at Kingston Park on Saturday as 10,053 spectators turned up to watch England beat Scotland 58-7 in their TikTok Women’s Six Nations opener – another sign of how interest in the women’s game has grown in recent years.
skysports.com
Saracens face nervous wait to discover extent of captain Owen Farrell's ankle injury | Daily Mail Online
The 31-year-old fly-half - skipper for club and country - limped off 10 minutes from the end of the league leaders' 36-24 win over London rivals Harlequins last Saturday afternoon.
dailymail.co.uk
Ollie Hassell-Collins: Leicester Tigers swoop to sign exciting England wing : PlanetRugby
Leicester Tigers have handed their supporters a major boost by announcing the signing of England wing Ollie Hassell-Collins ahead of next season.
planetrugby.com