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Premiership gains stardust of Russell and Mercer after pain of last season

A low-key start with World Cup absentees but big signings and Leicester’s likely challenge of Saracens offers fresh intrigue

The Guardian - UK

Jack Willis seeks renewed RFU talks in bid to keep England career alive

RFU deeming his case no longer meets the “exceptional circumstances” clause required for overseas-based players to represent Red Rose

Evening Standard

England call up Jack Willis replacement for Rugby World Cup knockouts

Steve Borthwick has replenished his squad after Willis suffered a neck injury against Chile last week that ruled him out

The Independent UK

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Jack Willis ruled out of Rugby World Cup with neck injury as England consider replacement options

The flanker has been unable to recover from the neck issue he picked up in England’s big win over Chile

Evening Standard

England suffer Rugby World Cup injury blow

Jack Willis has been ruled out of the rest of the tournament after suffering a neck injury against Chile

The Independent UK

English rugby ‘on the cusp of something spectacular’ despite year of turmoil, claims RFU CEO Bill Sweeney

Under-fire Bill Sweeney suggested that brighter times are ahead for the sport despite a year that has seen the demise of four professional clubs and an under-performing men’s national team

The Independent UK

Henry Arundell to be available for England in Six Nations despite move to France

The former London Irish man is set to move to Racing 92 in Paris after the Rugby World Cup

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Bill Sweeney believes English rugby is ‘on cusp of something quite spectacular’

RFU council members sent a letter to the board raising concerns over the leadership of chief executive Sweeney and chair Tom Ilube.

The Independent 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

The 5 former All Blacks aiming to topple Scotland for Tonga after eligibility tweak

Although we are still waiting for the first earth-trembling shock of the Rugby World Cup, there have been plenty of moments to savour for fans of…

The National (Scotland)

Danny Cipriani interview: ‘Rugby is led in fear ... it will become a niche sport without changes’

Danny Cipriani reflects on rugby’s “fear-based coaching” and worries that the sport he loves will be a niche offering in next to no time without bold changes.

Evening Standard

Ireland determined to quell Tongan fire as heatwave fades at last

Temperatures are dropping but Andy Farrell will hope the intensity of his side does not with the Pacific islanders a significant step up

The Guardian - UK

Danny Cipriani: ‘I wasn’t a maverick. I was a decision maker’

Former England international talks to Donald McRae about conservatism stifling rugby union, grappling with grief and rediscovering his sense of self

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup: Steve Borthwick faces huge challenge as England’s finest thrive elsewhere

The likes of Shaun Edwards, Andy Farrell and Mike Catt will all be serving England’s rivals in France in a sober reminder of the RFU’s disarray

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Premiership will take eight-week break to avoid Six Nations clash

Next season’s Premiership will take an eight-week break to avoid clashing with the Six Nations, ensuring England players are available for more club games

Glasgow Live

Glasgow council approves charity's plan to turn city centre office into cafe

Wasps Studios wants to convert a building on Osborne Street.

Birmingham Post

Ex-rugby prop now helping lift fellow former professionals into business

Former Wasps, Bath, Yorkshire Carnegie, Coventry and Hull union star forging his own business development brand

Bristol Post

Rugby transfer rumours and news: Exeter Chiefs linked with scrum-half, Gloucester add five Exiles

All the latest rugby transfer rumours and gossip, confirmed moves, retirements, contract renewals and the last breaking news from around the Gallagher Premiership

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Bristol Post

Bristol Bears add to second row resources with former London Irish, Wasps and Exeter Chiefs lock

Pat Lam outlines why he has signed Bristolian Josh Caulfield

The Guardian - UK

‘Every single blow was one more nail in his coffin’: the life and death of Stormin’ Norman Hadley

Those who knew and loved former Wasps and Canada rugby player have had to find their own answers about his death

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Wales players have days to convince Gatland and Cardiff-Ospreys talks emerge

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond

Bristol Post

Rugby transfer rumours and news: Bristol Bears and Exeter Chiefs miss out on London Irish targets

All the latest rugby transfer rumours and gossip, confirmed moves, retirements, contract renewals and the last breaking news from around the Gallagher Premiership

The Conversation

Professional men's rugby has major financial issues which need to be tackled

The rugby club London Irish was founded back in 1898. Almost 100 years later, it became a fully professional club, just in time to join the inaugural season of the Premiership, England’s top tier of rugby union.

Daily Mirror

Sam Warburton: Change is needed in rugby - with a reset of player expectation

"As a sport we have to accept that until we make the game more commercially viable player earnings can’t be what they have been. It’s completely obvious it’s never been sustainable”

The Independent UK

Premiership Rugby launches Sporting Commission after season of turmoil

The new group will have decision-making powers on sporting and regulatory issues after the collapse of Wasps, Worcester and London Irish.

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