Coles and Opoku-Fordjour among 25 England Players Securing Upgraded Contracts
Alex Coles and Asher Opoku-Fordjour have joined a select group of five England internationals who, for the first time, have been granted enhanced contracts by the Rugby Football Union (RFU). This development forms part of a broader 25‑player roster that the RFU has earmarked for the 2026/27 campaign, alongside other newcomers to the elite list such as George Martin, Guy Pepper and scrum‑half Jack…
Aug. 12, 2026, 2:30 p.m.