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The Official Newspaper of the RFU May 2016 Issue 190 TOUCHLINE The Official Newspaper of The RFU May 2016 Issue 190 ROB ANDREW TO LEAVE ROLE AS RFU DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL RUGBY GARETH MILLS give them the thanks and recognition they deserve. The pipeline Rob Andrew will leave his role as RFU Director of Professional is going from strength-to-strength and I believe will deliver Eddie Rugby at the end of the current season. Jones and his coaches the world-class players that England need Andrew, who resigned from his position having instigated to ensure increasing success going forward. discussions with RFU CEO Ian Ritchie for a number of months, “The key to the relationship success between the clubs and has agreed that he will continue to work on completing the latest the RFU has been the development of the academy system and agreement with Premiership Rugby that will run through until desire by club and country to produce home grown players. The after the 2023 Rugby World Cup. RFU now invests with the clubs significantly in the academy Andrew, since joining the RFU in 2006, has made a major system and the England Qualified Player scheme. This has led contribution to England Rugby and will leave the domestic game to a progression of successful age grade teams with the U20s, in and England teams in excellent shape. particular having reached six out of the last eight World Rugby The former England international previously held roles U20 Championship finals and winning two of the last three. including Rugby Operations Director and Elite Rugby Director “I hope and believe that I will leave a secure foundation to build at the RFU and led the negotiations that resulted in the existing a successful future and I will continue to give my support in any eight-year Heads of Agreement deal between the RFU and way I can to achieve this.” Premiership Rugby. Ian Ritchie, CEO of the RFU said: “We are obviously In his current role he has overseen regional academies, medical, disappointed to see Rob leave the RFU after 10 years which anti-doping, coaching development, referees, rugby events has seen him bring about a great deal of positive change at the and competitions, rugby operations and the Greene King IPA professional end of the game in England in that time. Championship. He also sits on the Professional Game Board, “Improving the relationship between the RFU and the European Professional Club Rugby Board and GB Sevens professional clubs has been very important for us and Rob has Executive Committee. been instrumental in that process. His experience at the time was Rob Andrew, Professional Rugby Director of the RFU said: vital as a former England player and having spent 10 successful “After 10 years at the RFU and with the impending conclusion of years developing the Newcastle Falcons following the game going the second Heads of Agreement, it feels like the right time to step professional in 1995. down at the end of the season. “Since that time Rob has delivered an English solution to an ”My role has primarily been to set up a structure that would English challenge and the strong relationship between the RFU ultimately deliver long-term success to England through a and the professional clubs should provide the basis for sustained pipeline of talented players coming through the academy system. success over the course of the coming years. Bringing together the clubs to support the new academy scheme “The sustained investment in the English system is now required recognition from the RFU to reward them to bring on producing a stream of talented age grade players who have successful academy players and I believe we have achieved this. quickly progressed to the England senior team. Rob was the “The staff and coaches who have delivered this at both club and architect of this structural legacy and should be justifiably proud England junior level are the unsung heroes and I would like to of his achievements.” NIGEL MELVILLE WILL BECOME CUETO MARKS APPROACH DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL RUGBY OF U20 CHAMPIONSHIP GARETH MILLS NICOL McCLELLAND USA Rugby CEO Nigel Melville Ian Ritchie, CEO of the RFU As the world’s best Under 20s players were due to gather in will join the RFU this summer as said: “We are delighted to Manchester for the World Rugby U20 Championship, former Director of Professional Rugby. welcome Nigel to the RFU in England and British & Irish Lions star Mark Cueto became Melville will be responsible for what is an exciting time for official ambassador to back the event. professional rugby in England England Rugby for both the The tournament will see 12 teams compete over five match for the RFU, with particular focus men’s and women’s games. He days, including the semi-finals on June 20 and the final on June around managing relationships will bring a great deal of expertise 25. France will face Argentina at the AJ Bell Stadium when the with Premiership Rugby, the from not only his experiences tournament kicks-off on June 7, while South Africa will take on English Qualified Player scheme, from working in England but Japan at Manchester City’s Academy Stadium. the EPS agreement and the internationally at USA Rugby.” England share pool B with Scotland and Italy, as well as 2010 academy system. He will also lead Nigel Melville said: “I would like World Rugby U20 Championship runners-up Australia. on the player development pathway for men and to thank USA Rugby for their support and I am very Continued on page 2 women and the sevens programmes. proud of what has been achieved in the organisation He will take over the remits of Rob Andrew and the game in the US over the last decade. I feel See the Future Stars of Rugby at the World Rugby (Director of Professional Rugby) and Joe Lydon I am leaving USA Rugby in a very strong place to U20 Championship in Manchester. To buy tickets, visit (Head of International Player Development) continue the growth it has experienced in recent www.englandrugby.com/u20championship and will be a member of the Executive years and keep improving internationally. #FutureStarsofRugby reporting to Ian Ritchie. Continued on page 2 TOUCHLINE – MAY 2016 1 Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 NIGEL MELVILLE WILL BECOME DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL RUGBY CUETO MARKS APPROACH OF “However, I am now hugely excited about this opportunity to He became Wasps’ first Director or Rugby in 1995 when rugby U20 CHAMPIONSHIP join England Rugby in what is a very buoyant time. This year went professional and helped them win their first professional Cueto (36), who on the wing played a pivotal role for England already the men have claimed the Grand Slam, the domestic Premiership title in 1996, followed by three National Cup and Sale Sharks, said: “Having lived in and around Manchester for game has continued to thrive, the U20s are looking to win the Final appearances, winning two. In 2002 he moved to the past 25 years, it’s fantastic to see a competition like the World World Rugby U20 Junior World Championship in Manchester Gloucester Rugby winning the National Championship Final, Rugby U20 Championship head to my home city, especially after and the men and women will compete in the sevens competition Powergen Cup and topped the Premiership table by a record the buzz of Rugby World Cup 2015. at the Olympics in Rio for the first time ever. 15 clear points. “It will underline the importance of rugby union in the North and, “I am looking forward to helping bring further success to He previously worked as a performance consultant for Reading having played all my professional career with Sale Sharks, I know the England teams.” FC during the 2005-06 season assisting them to win promotion support the Under 20 lads can expect when things kick-off on June 7. Rob Andrew added: “Having played with and known Nigel for a into the Premier League. “I came into rugby quite late at the age of 17 and the long time I believe that he is the best candidate to be appointed A playing career saw him represent England 13 times and experiences I had in those early years helped give me a great to take over the reins from me and I wish him well and I will captain the national side on his debut as a scrum half in 1984 career. The friendships you make, lessons you learn and skills support him in any way I can going forward.” against Australia. Melville also played for the British and Irish you develop at age grade level shape you as a player, so it’s a Melville, the former England international, has over 15 years Lions against New Zealand in 1983 and played domestically for massive opportunity for the guys heading into the World Rugby professional rugby coaching experience and is in his 10th Yorkshire, Otley, Headingley, Wakefield and Wasps. U20 Championship. I’m delighted to offer my support for the year leading USA Rugby, one of the fastest growing national During the 1980s he was head of UK Promotions for Nike and tournament and look forward to watching the future stars of rugby governing bodies in the world. was Director of Rugby at Otley Rugby Club between 1990-95. come under the spotlight in Manchester.” As part of the RFU’s commitment to delivering the best World Rugby U20 Championship yet, a range of programmes will make sure everyone can get involved. A trophy tour is taking place throughout May, culminating in the official launch event on HATLEY JOINS June 4, while team welcome ceremonies will ensure the visiting nations find a home away from home in the Greater Manchester area.
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