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Murrayfield showdown a defining moment for England and Scotland

Significance of Calcutta Cup encounter is elevated to higher plane with both sides standing at a crossroads in their development

The Guardian - UK

‘Biggest rugby fan on earth’: Jamie George vows to honour late mother

The England captain will continue to lead the team as they face Scotland and said that making his family proud has been a ‘huge driver’ for him

The Guardian - UK

Furbank offers England attacking edge in quest to settle Murrayfield score

Borthwick hopes full-back’s inclusion over Steward will add something different for Saturday’s match against Scotland

The Guardian - UK

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O’Shea faces up to task of resolving structural future for English rugby

Rugby Football Union’s director of performance Conor O’Shea is focused on improving domestic system to provide sustainable pathway

The Guardian - UK

RFU ditches plan to sell Twickenham and buy 50% share of Wembley

The Rugby Football Union has ditched a radical proposal to sell Twickenham and buy a 50% share of Wembley from the Football Association

The Guardian - UK

Hitting the Wonderwall: Twickenham struggles to make own entertainment

Rugby union has become another sport that seems confused about how to satisfy existing fans while attracting new ones

The Guardian - UK

England seek elevated Twickenham experience – on and off the field

After consultations with the players, the RFU is hoping for an improved atmosphere for the visit of Wales in the Six Nations

The Guardian - UK

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Should U18 rugby be banned? No. But tell that to parents of a concussed child

With some researchers labelling the sport ‘a form of child abuse’ and parents questioning safety, can rugby get the balance right?

The Guardian - UK

Jamie George insists England can challenge for title despite Italy struggle

England’s captain, Jamie George, has said his team can still challenge for the Six Nations title despite being pushed hard in their 27-24 win over Italy

The Guardian - UK

England want to reconnect with fans and modernise Twickenham experience

England’s players have been brainstorming ways to reconnect with supporters at the Six Nations and improve the Twickenham matchday experience

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick says English rugby has turned a corner, but has it really?

The England coach sees cause for optimism at domestic and international level yet it is too early to claim everything is rosy

The Guardian - UK

Jamie George set to be named England captain in new-look Six Nations squad

The Saracens hooker is the frontrunner for the role ahead of Ellis Genge and George Ford with the captain, Owen Farrell, now unavailable

The Guardian - UK

England’s rugby future looks rosier with pathway to world-beaters

England’s U20 head coach Mark Mapletoft believes the current crop of young players have the potential to develop into World Cup winners in 2031

The Guardian - UK

Maro Itoje exclusive: I'm close to signing new Saracens contract, the last bit of my career will be the best

Exclusive: The 29-year-old is staying put and in no mood to slow down

Evening Standard

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Evening Standard

Championship clubs hit out at RFU over 'zombie' Premiership 2 plans

The RFU want to launch a new Premiership 2 next season

The Guardian - UK

‘Zombie league’: Championship clubs push back against RFU’s tier-two plans

English rugby is heading for a political bust-up after second-tier clubs urged Rugby Football Union council members to delay the proposed new agreement

The Guardian - UK

RFU increases sanction for abuse of officials as survey finds 49% targeted

The Rugby Football Union will increase sanctions for abuse of officials after a survey revealed 49% had been on the receiving end

The Independent UK

What Owen Farrell’s potential move to France says about the future of club rugby

England’s Farrell and Welsh star Louis Rees-Zammit have both been linked with moves abroad as French and Japanese clubs flex their financial might

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The Guardian - UK

If Farrell hops across Channel RFU must realise the world has moved on

The inflexible rules on eligibility for England need to be relaxed with more empathy needed towards best players and loyal servants

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell backed by Clive Woodward to take ‘fantastic opportunity’ to alter ‘absurd’ England policy

The Saracens and England fly half has been strongly linked with a move to Racing 92

Evening Standard

Owen Farrell's England future in doubt with Racing 92 confident of shock deal for Saracens captain

The French club have insisted an agreement has not been reached but did not deny talks are taking place

Evening Standard

England rugby stars to ditch players' union to make future deals with RFU

Red Rose players move to gain more control and influence on their own affairs

The Guardian - UK

Red mist: Rugby’s leaders would do well to heed wise words of Wayne Barnes

The retired referee says ‘game needs to have discussion’ about current protocols regarding the all-too regular handing out of red cards

The Guardian - UK

RFU’s three wise men bear gifts but revamp of English game will not be easy

While trio’s vision appeals to national side and the Premiership there is still work to be done in building trust with Championship sides

Evening Standard

English rugby set for contract overhaul in boost to Steve Borthwick as RFU issue warning to Championship clubs

Sabbaticals could become more common as player management comes into greater focus

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