Rugby Football Union

Rugby Football Union International Matches | The heart of England rugby coverage, featuring full match footage, clean and dirty feeds, highlights, and ancillary content from the men’s and women’s national sides. The archive captures Test matches, autumn internationals, summer tours, and historic fixtures played at the sport’s most iconic venues.

Premiership Rugby & Domestic Competitions | The archive includes extensive coverage of England’s domestic rugby structure, from top-flight league action to cup competitions. Content ranges from full match coverage and melts to behind-the-scenes material documenting the evolution of the professional club game in England.

Twickenham Stadium Events & Finals | Known as the home of English rugby, Twickenham has staged countless historic matches, finals, and showcase events. The archive preserves major domestic finals, international clashes, and ceremonial occasions in comprehensive broadcast formats.

• 1871 | The RFU is formed, establishing the governing structure for rugby union in England.
• 1895 | The sport experiences a historic split leading to the creation of rugby league, shaping rugby union’s future direction.
• 1995 | Rugby union officially turns professional, transforming the English domestic and international game.
• 2003 | England, led by Jonny Wilkinson, win the Rugby World Cup 2003 with a dramatic extra-time drop goal.
• 2014 | England’s women lift the Women's Rugby World Cup 2014, highlighting the growth of the women’s game.
• 2019 | The England national rugby union team reach another World Cup final, underlining sustained international competitiveness.
• 2025 | The England women's national rugby union team are crowned champions at the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, securing a landmark victory on home soil and a defining moment for the women’s game in England.
• All-Time | Twickenham remains one of rugby’s largest dedicated stadiums, regularly hosting crowds exceeding 80,000.
• All-Time | England domestic rugby continues to supply elite international talent through a highly competitive club pathway.

English rugby has produced many iconic figures. World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson, modern star Maro Itoje, and leading women’s internationals such as Emily Scarratt and Maggie Alphonsi have helped shape the sport’s identity. From grassroots development to global tournaments, the RFU archive reflects the traditions, rivalries, and defining moments that continue to grow rugby union’s impact in England and worldwide.