England 6 Nation squad 2024

[Duck a l'Orange]

I heard Steward is signing a 16yr contract with a club in Malta

Oh yeah, that's our sister club, the Maltese Falcons.

 

[Rugbyfan564]

'England rugby players are growing increasingly concerned about the RFU's hybrid contract scheme.'

 

[Rugbyfan564]

Gallagher Premiership coaches are becoming increasingly frustrated with the RFU over its lack of progress and clarity regarding central contracts.

 

[Bada-Bing!]

Billy Vunipola: England and Saracens number eight fined after arrest in Spain

England number eight Billy Vunipola is arrested in Spain following an alleged incident in a bar in the early hours of Sunday morning.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Third time's thread's a charm

 

[McTallshort]

Billy Vunipola: England and Saracens number eight fined after arrest in Spain

England number eight Billy Vunipola is arrested in Spain following an alleged incident in a bar in the early hours of Sunday morning.

www.bbc.co.uk

Do you remember when he said he didn't drink

 

[Rugbyfan564]

I do wonder if the players are happy at that - If I have understood it right some who play more than 5 or 6 internationals a year will lose money while those coming in for a match due to injures to others might also lose out financially.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

What does this mean for Freddie Steward's French contract??

 

[Rugbyfan564]

What does this mean for Freddie Steward's French contract??

Lol

I can't see him being offered one so I suspect he will go to France.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Wonder if they will announce the players?
Also wonder if that means squad limits are coming in

 

[Rugbyfan564]

Wonder if they will announce the players?
Also wonder if that means squad limits are coming in

Before the autumn tests is the plan. No word on if the breakaway association has actually fully approved it.

 

[Which Tyler]

I do wonder if the players are happy at that - If I have understood it right some who play more than 5 or 6 internationals a year will lose money while those coming in for a match due to injures to others might also lose out financially.

Can't read it, but reports were always that it wasn't compulsory (let's face it, no contract ever, is compulsory) - IIRC it was also due to be more than 5-6 matches worth at the current rate of pay.

 

[Rugbyfan564]

Can't read it, but reports were always that it wasn't compulsory (let's face it, no contract ever, is compulsory) - IIRC it was also due to be more than 5-6 matches worth at the current rate of pay.

It was going to be 100k which is 5 matches worth as match fee was 20k.


I'm always surprised they were not tensions caused by Match fees but having much bigger training squads who didn't then get paid

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

How many years central contract should Cole get? I feel anything more than 3 is kinda pushing it

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

How many years central contract should Cole get? I feel anything more than 3 is kinda pushing it

I wonder if he can still be paid as an England player but not be centrally contracted on the basis that he's near retirement? Can we do that to players and if so what do they get paid?

 

[stus768]

It was going to be 100k which is 5 matches worth as match fee was 20k.


I'm always surprised they were not tensions caused by Match fees but having much bigger training squads who didn't then get paid

It's being reported as £150-160k. Players get £23k per game atm.

 

[Saintjay]

Maybe they are banking on the alleged Nations cup Qatar money rumour that's going about. Some estimates at 1.6 billion.