English rugby players' union threatens strike

England's leading rugby players could go on strike if the row between the top clubs and the game's governing body is not resolved.

England's leading rugby players could go on strike if the row between the top clubs and the game's governing body is not resolved.

The players' union are considering balloting members about taking action if the row between Premier Rugby and the Rugby Football Union regarding shareholding and voting rights in European Rugby Cup Ltd is not resolved.

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