Tag: RFU
5 months ago
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Henry Arundell wrong to turn back on English rugby at his age says Chris Ashton

“I’d like to know how many players there is that are 20-21 who have left their country and become a success?”

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5 months ago
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Stuart Lancaster backs himself to make Henry Arundell a better player for England

"I’m not going to hold him back. I won’t be managing him because of his age. He’s definitely ready to play consistent...

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8 months ago
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RFU faces calls for change after 'tragedy of human proportions' sees Championship winners Jersey ...

“Sometimes when you issue warnings and they get ignored and then the reality hits you, the pressure for change become...

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11 months ago
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London Irish file for administration as “unsustainable business models” blamed

London Irish became the third Premiership club this season to fold, following Worcester and Wasps

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12 months ago
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London Irish given final deadline to complete takeover to save club from extinction

The RFU has agreed to give the cash-strapped club another week to complete a takeover to avoid suspension from the Pr...

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12 months ago
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Eddie Jones back at Twickenham with this to say about his time coaching England

“I have moved on. If they (the Rugby Football Union) have not, that’s their problem, not my problem”

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12 months ago
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What awaits two-time European champions Wasps at bottom of rugby's pyramid

Stone RFC, unbeaten champions of Level 10 division where Wasps could be headed, lift lid on life in 'proper old schoo...

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12 months ago
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Exclusive: Leicester vent frustration at way England ripped heart out of their coaching team

“There were a lot of unnecessary conversations around ‘there's no way we'll get to the money that you want’. And even...

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12 months ago
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Wasps DEMOTED to bottom of rugby pyramid as debts spiral to £95million

Wasps will not resume their journey in the Championship after they failed to meet an RFU deadline which means they wi...

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12 months ago
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Ice-cool George Ford inspires Sale Sharks to first Premiership final since 2006

Sale 21-13 Leicester: England fly-half kicks 11 points and has a hand in both tries as he returns to haunt his old Ti...

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about 1 year ago
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Ben Morgan: 'It’s a real concern that rugby's professional game will disappear'

EXCL: Former England star, who plays his final match for Gloucester at Bristol on Saturday before heading into retire...

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about 1 year ago
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Courtney Lawes calls for leaders capable of reversing rugby's decline

“We have to get some people in who understand how we're going to make this game a proper business - so that it contin...

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about 1 year ago
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Jack Willis: From Wasps redundancy to European semi-final with a message for RFU

Toulouse star faced with three-years of England ineligibility pleads: "Something has to change. Where the current sal...

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about 1 year ago
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Alex Waller tells Northampton time to deliver is now as they face must-win clash

“The potential and talent in this squad is unbelievable. But we’ve had that for two or three years now. The time for ...

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about 1 year ago
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Marcus Smith: 'I want to win Champions Cup. To do that in England is extremely tough'

Harlequins' England fly-half says Premiership needs to match spending power of French clubs and stops short of ruling...

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about 1 year ago
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England unfit for purpose of competing for Six Nations glory admits Steve Borthwick

Ireland 29-16 England: Four-try Ireland complete Grand Slam to leave England with searching questions less than six m...

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about 1 year ago
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Owen Farrell to be handed England keys to No.10 as Jack Willis makes emotional return

Marcus Smith is set to be dropped to bench to make way for Farrell at fly-half against Italy - with Henry Slade and O...

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over 1 year ago
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Sam Warburton backs change of England coach to transform fortunes in Six Nations

“I don't think England would have competed at the World Cup if they had continued at the same trajectory. Bringing in...

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over 1 year ago
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England collision course is Eddie Jones' dream scenario and nightmare for Twickenham suits

England will likely meet Australia in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup - and that will mean a reunion with a...

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over 1 year ago
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England relief as Owen Farrell cleared to start Six Nations despite four-match ban

Owen Farrell has been handed an England reprieve with the Six Nations approaching, despite being handed a ban for a d...

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over 1 year ago
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Steve Borthwick adds Nick Evans to new England coaching team for Six Nations

New England boss Steve Borthwick has moved quickly to build a coaching team with the Six Nations fast approaching, an...

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over 1 year ago
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Steve Borthwick and Kevin Sinfield to take charge of England today after deal agreed

Richard Wigglesworth is expected to be appointed as Tigers’ interim head coach, working alongside head of physical pe...

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over 1 year ago
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Eddie Jones to return to Twickenham as coach 'more motivated than ever'

England's sacked team boss agrees to coach Barbarians against a World XV at English rugby HQ next May

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over 1 year ago
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Steve Borthwick breaks silence over England head coach gig after Eddie Jones' sacking

Leicester Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick has been approached by the RFU to take over from Eddie Jones as England's...

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over 1 year ago
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Steve Borthwick hailed for breaking the mould as England finally turn to a club coach

Steve Borthwick is set to replace Eddie Jones and become the first England manager since Sir Clive Woodward in 1997 t...

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over 1 year ago
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Steve Borthwick to take charge of England for Six Nations after swift Eddie Jones exit

Steve Borthwick is set to replace Eddie Jones after the Australian was sacked as England head coach following an RFU ...

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over 1 year ago
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England were told of Steve Borthwick's qualities six months before axing Eddie Jones

The RFU pulled the trigger and axed Eddie Jones on Tuesday with boss Bill Sweeney making a call to Leicester Tigers f...

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over 1 year ago
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Eddie Jones and RFU statement in full as he is sacked by England after dire form

Eddie Jones, who had been in charge since 2015, was relived of his England duties this morning following a review int...

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over 1 year ago
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Eddie Jones to be sacked as England manager with Steve Borthwick set to replace him

England have been in a dismal run of form and Eddie Jones' six-year reign is over after the RFU launched an inquiry i...

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over 1 year ago
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Former England star Ugo Monye urges RFU to axe Eddie Jones - "It's run its course"

England have failed to win seven of their 12 Tests with head coach Eddie Jones under increasing pressure and Ugo Mony...

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over 1 year ago
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Eddie Jones' future under review after being told England results are not good enough

England 13-27 South Africa: World's richest and best resourced rugby nation fails to win for the SEVENTH time in 2022...

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over 1 year ago
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Wasps thrown lifeline as offer from group of ex-players accepted by joint administrators

'This deal is a significant step forward, and one that we all hope will allow Wasps Rugby to live on”

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over 1 year ago
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Jamie George: Stars must be heard for rugby’s drive to survive to get out of first gear

Jamie George says players’ voices must be heard if rugby’s drive to survive is to get out of first gear.

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over 1 year ago
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RFU consider 'nuclear' option of bringing central contracts to negotiating table

“There are certain phrases which are like nuclear buttons and the phrase ‘central contracts’ tends to have that nucle...

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over 1 year ago
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Leicester take £700,000 hit after being dragged into English club rugby crisis

Premiership champions left without a home game for SEVEN weeks after Wasps follow Worcester into administration

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over 1 year ago
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Eddie Jones: France 2023 will NOT be my last Rugby World Cup

Jones’ declaration comes as England brace themselves for the loss of defence coach Anthony Seibold, who has been line...

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over 1 year ago
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Lawrence Dallaglio sparks Worcester anger by suggesting Wasps pedigree should save them

Wasps 36-40 Northampton: Saints rally from 16 points down, to inflict further misery on crisis-club Wasps

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over 1 year ago
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Martin Bayfield 'really concerned' rugby union is not fit for purpose

“We’ve got fundamentally a Victorian game being played by 21st Century athletes. Something has to change. The sport n...

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over 1 year ago
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Worcester Warriors suspended from all competitions and placed in administration

English club rugby was plunged into turmoil last night when Worcester Warriors were suspended from all competitions.

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