September 2004 - In Review!

Well what a start to the month, the first bombshell dropped at the end of the last month Lawrence Dallaglio resigned as England Captain - England beating Sir to it by 24 hours of course we had the rumours prior to his resignation which was not helpful to English Rugby and then we had a bit of a, we won't let you go from the RFU - which led to a  Be Gone Sir Clive

and finally everyone admitted defeat 

Sir Clive Resigns 

Unofficial England Rugby wished Sir Clive and Lawrence the very best of luck for the future and Barney Burnham Unofficial England's reporter in the field paid tribute and gave insight to Lawrence who I feel 'lady luck' did not throw a straight dice.                                     Thank You Lawrence by Barney Burnham

England Sevens Tournaments and  Squads:

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Lots of dates for your diaries here staring with the Hong Kong 7s Rugby World Cup March 05 also Mike Friday announced the  England 7's Squad for 2004/5 and then we have the England - 7's Tournament Dates for 2004/5 and with great relish the England 7's - Look Forward to the coming months & RWC

The IRB announced their match officials for the Tests in Europe in November and December 2004, and also for the 2005 RBS Six Nations. All England match officials listed here  England Match Officials

Unofficial England Rugby has been contacted by Waihi Athletic Rugby Football Club, affiliated to Thames Valley Rugby Union in New Zealand asking if any fans would like to arrange a social game of rugby whilst on Tour.    If you are interested please check out the details here Lions Tour-Rugby Contact

Then we had Matt Dawson putting the BBC programme A Question of Sport before England - Andy Robinson rightly gave him the order of the boot however, left the door open saying words to the effect if Matt's priorities change then he may come back.   So like any good foot soldier Matt is working hard to get his place back!  

Well as promised the RFU - England Rugby Supporters Club(ERSC) members will be offered first chance of this returned allocation prior to the tickets going on public sale on Thursday 30th September (for any remaining tickets).         Eng v Canada - Tickets!   

Prince Harry this week started work as a volunteer Assistant Rugby Development Officer with the RFU. The 20-year-old is spending 6wks of his gap year helping the RFU’s 45-strong team of Rugby Development Officers and the Community Rugby Coaches.  England sign up Prince Harry

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