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England’s Maro Itoje reveals he will no longer sing ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’

The anthem has been performed by fans at England matches since 1987 but in 2020 it was the subject of a review by the Rugby Football Union.

The Independent UK

RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney recovering after pulmonary embolism

The Rugby Football Union chief executive, Bill Sweeney, is in hospital after suffering a pulmonary embolism

The Guardian - UK

Bill Sweeney: RFU chief executive in hospital after suffering pulmonary embolism

Bill Sweeney, the Rugby Football Union’s (RFU) chief executive, will take time off work in the coming weeks having been admitted to hospital on Friday to be treated for a pulmonary embolism.

Evening Standard

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England coach Eddie Jones resumes role with Japanese club Suntory Sungoliath

The Rugby Football Union has stated that it is comfortable with the work he does with Suntory

The Independent UK

Maddy Lawrence: Tributes to ‘bubbly’ student who died after being injured in rugby match

The 20-year-old was playing in a university game when she suffered fatal injuries.

Evening Standard

Rugby Football Union wants Eddie Jones’ replacement to be English

The recruitment process is being conducted with the knowledge of Gallagher Premiership clubs

The Independent UK

RFU’s rosy view of England under Eddie Jones decried as ‘dishonest’

The Rugby Football Union has been accused of dishonesty after claiming England have made progress under Eddie Jones

The Guardian - UK

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RFU ‘encouraged’ by England’s Six Nations campaign under Jones

The RFU said it ‘fully supported’ Eddie Jones and was ‘encouraged by the solid progress’ in the Six Nations, where England won only twice

The Guardian - UK

Rugby Football Union opposes FIFA plan to rename Russian football team 'RFU'

Rugby bosses are reportedly concerned that referring to the Russian football team by the same acronym would lead to links being made between them.

Daily Mirror

Prince George turned up to England v Wales and didn't know who to support

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are patrons of the Welsh Rugby Union and Rugby Football Union respectively

Wales Online

Prince George surprise guest at England v Wales Six Nations with William and Kate

The Queen recently made Kate Middleton the Rugby Football Union's new patron, and her husband Prince William, has been the patron of the Welsh Rugby Union since 2016

Daily Mirror

Prince George joins parents at England vs Wales Six Nations match at Twickenham

Kate is now patron of the Rugby Football Union.

The Independent UK

William and Kate to attend England vs Wales Six Nations match at Twickenham

William, who is patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, and Kate, patron of the Rugby Football Union, will be in direct competition.

The Independent UK

William and Kate to attend England vs Wales Six Nations match at Twickenham

William, who is patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, and Kate, patron of the Rugby Football Union, will be in direct competition.

The Independent UK

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Daily Mirror

Mike Tindall's sneaky text about Kate Middleton ruined plans to mock her in royals' WhatsApp group

Kate Middleton took to the Twickenham turf recently for a rugby session after she was named patron of the English Rugby Football League and Rugby Football Union. And fellow Royal Family member Mike Tindall - a former professional rugby player - has given his verdict on her skills on his…

Daily Mirror

Kate bursts into laughter after rugby player's 'cheeky' warning during demonstration

Kate was visiting Twickenham, training with rugby players after she was announced as the new patron of the Rugby Football League and the Rugby Football Union on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Kate lifted in England lineout as she reveals Louis is ‘kamikaze’ rugby player

The duchess is the new patron of the Rugby Football Union and the Rugby Football League – roles that used to belong to the Duke of Sussex.

Wales Online

'I've got my kit on' - Kate takes to training on the rugby pitch as she enjoys new role

The Duchess of Cambridge has joined an England rugby training session in her new role as patron of the Rugby Football Union

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Daily Mirror

Kate Middleton is thrown into training at Twickenham on her first job as rugby patron

Kate Middleton has paid a visit to Twickenham - the home of English rugby - just hours after she was officially revealed as the new patron of the English Rugby Football League and the English Rugby Football Union

The Independent UK

Kate cheered by England’s rugby players after starring role in lineout lift

The Duchess of Cambridge visited Twickenham Stadium in her new role as patron of the Rugby Football Union.

Evening Standard

Queen passes Prince Harry’s rugby patronages to Duchess of Cambridge

The Duchess of Cambridge has taken over the Duke of Sussex’s former roles as patron of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and the Rugby Football League (RFL).

The Independent UK

Queen passes Harry’s rugby patronages over to Kate

The duchess is now patron of the Rugby Football Union and the Rugby Football League.

The Independent UK

Duchess of Cambridge takes over as patron of the RFU and the RFL

The duchess is now patron of the Rugby Football Union and the Rugby Football League.

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