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Bill Sweeney insists he is right man to lead RFU despite members’ rebellion

Bill Sweeney has insisted he is the right man to lead the Rugby Football Union despite the swirling chaos around Twickenham

The Guardian - UK

English rugby in more strife as Championship winners cease trading

Last year’s second tier champions Jersey Reds look set to become the fourth club to fold in 12 months

The Independent UK

RFU rebels determined to force change at top during Rugby World Cup

The RFU council members who have sparked a civil war felt a leadership challenge could not wait until after the World Cup.

Evening Standard

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Challenge to RFU leadership threatens to derail England’s Rugby World Cup campaign

Chief executive Sweeney and chairman Ilube have been accused of inadequate leadership

Evening Standard

Revolt against RFU leaders threatens England’s Rugby World Cup tilt

Thirty council members signed a letter accusing the RFU of inadequate leadership on the eve of England’s World Cup opener against Argentina

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick secure in England job even if World Cup bid collapses

The RFU are eager to back the head coach and his assistant Kevin Sinfield for the long-term as Argentina win settles nerves

Evening Standard

Borthwick to keep job even if England fail in Rugby World Cup pool stages

The RFU has supported the coach as they look to a ‘long-term rebuilding programme’ with Borthwick contracted until the 2027 World Cup

The Guardian - UK

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Toothless England look to leaders in search of unlikely Rugby World Cup triumph

Beaten finalists four years ago would appear to have limited hope of a deep tournament run

The Independent UK

Why has it all gone wrong for England since the last men’s Rugby World Cup?

Only four years after fielding the youngest team in a final, there are myriad reasons why England have arrived in France in crisis

The Guardian - UK

RFU must shoulder blame for England’s shameful decline

England's darkest Twickenham day was the product of 20 years of decline.

Evening Standard

English rugby needs urgent rescuing before being cast away indefinitely

England’s World Cup hopes could hardly feel more washed up after the Fiji defeat with fresh direction and leadership essential to their recovery mission

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick’s unconvincing England a result of RFU’s botched plan

Head coach’s succession to Eddie Jones now looks like a hospital pass from the sport’s governing body as the World Cup looms

The Guardian - UK

Clive Woodward: ‘We won the World Cup despite our system, not because of it’

In an extract from his new book, Robert Kitson talks to the former England head coach about glory in 2003 and the missed chances to build a legacy

The Guardian - UK

Today's rugby news as former England star claims Alun Wyn Jones wasn't happy ahead of shock Wales retirement

The rugby news stories from Wales and beyond

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The Guardian - UK

London Irish’s demise should terrify those in rugby’s corridors of power

The reasons behind Irish’s downfall are different to that of Worcester and Wasps but no less chilling for the sport

The Guardian - UK

London Irish ejected from Premiership after US takeover falls through

The RFU issued a warning over ‘failing business models’ after London Irish became the third side this season to be expelled from the Premiership

The Guardian - UK

London Irish crisis deepens after HMRC issues winding-up petition against club

London Irish have been pushed closer to the brink after being hit with a winding-up petition by HMRC

The Guardian - UK

London Irish offered takeover deadline extension if RFU conditions are met

Governing body will offer an extra week from Tuesday 5pm deadline – if current owner covers wages and key documents are lodged by US consortium

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‘No emotional attachment’: Eddie Jones has moved on from time with England

Eddie Jones has fallen out of love with England, insisting he has no emotional connection to the side he coached for seven years before his sacking last December

Daily Mirror

Leicester vent frustration at way England ripped heart out of their coaching team

EXCLUSIVE: Leicester were left disappointed at the way Steve Borthwick and his coaching staff were snapped up by England

Daily Mirror

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 will start life at the bottom of the rugby pyramid in the 10th tier

The Guardian - UK

London Irish at risk of Premiership ban after RFU sets deadline for takeover

London Irish will be suspended from next season’s Premiership unless their takeover is completed by 30 May or proof of funding is offered

The Independent UK

Luther Burrell finds ‘closure’ after rugby racism allegations upheld

An independent investigation found the ex-England international was racially abused during his time with Newcastle Falcons

The Independent UK

Luther Burrell’s allegations of racism at Newcastle upheld by investigation

The RFU said it ‘believes the investigation has fulfilled its objectives and does not intend to pursue a further disciplinary investigation’.

The Guardian - UK

Mark McCall wants central contracts for England players ‘top of agenda’

Saracens’ director of rugby Mark McCall lost seven England players during the Six Nations and he said: ‘It is a potential solution – see how well the Irish system works’

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