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Danny Care hopes hybrid contracts can improve English rugby

Two-tier set-up would see the RFU funding a section of salaries for up to 20 players, giving England’s coaches more control

Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2023

Danny Care sees advantages of hybrid contracts in English top flight

Steve Borthwick is the driving force behind the plan to establish hybrid contracts as he looks to revive England’s fortunes.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

Five big takeaways from the first half of the 2023 Rugby World Cup

From the right way to play to how to continue the minnows’ progress, there have been many talking points in France so far

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023

Wales hopeful of arranging friendly against world champions Argentina

The two countries last met in 2002.

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023

Courtney Lawes says ‘selfless’ England will play to strengths at World Cup

England have crushed Argentina, Japan and Chile to claim a quarter-final place as Pool D winners.

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023

Courtney Lawes insists England always believed their rugby style ‘would click’

The England lock was not worried by England’s World Cup warm-up losses and was keen to see which team strategy would prove a success

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023

Ireland task will not impede Finn Russell's Scotland swagger

Scotland must beat Ireland by eight or more points to avoid being sent home before the following weekend’s quarter-finals.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 2023

Edinburgh sign former Glasgow tighthead prop D’Arcy Rae

The 28-year-old had been on a short-term contract with French club Montpellier after being released by the English Premiership side at the end of…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 2023

Eddie Jones claims overuse of video referees is ruining World Cup for fans

The Australia coach has claimed that excessive TMO reviews are making the game too stop-start and having a negative effect on crowd behaviour

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023

New Zealand vs Uruguay: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

New Zealand will be eyeing another big win tonight as they take on Uruguay tonight in the Rugby World Cup.

Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2023