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England Rugby back Club World Cup in hope to create Ryder Cup-style rivalry

English Rugby has offered its public support for a proposed Club World Cup, with RFU Chief Executive Bill Sweeney describing it as a “very good idea”, and hoping it can encourage a rivalry reminiscent of the Ryder Cup between the two hemispheres.

Evening Standard

Tonight's rugby news as English giants ready to turn to young Welsh duo and England boss makes statement on Eddie Jones

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Wales Online

Ryder Cup-style Club World Cup gets RFU backing

Bill Sweeney has given his backing to the proposed new competition between the cream of the northern and southern hemispheres

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Eddie Jones backed to lead England at 2023 World Cup by RFU chief

Jones eased mounting pressure on his position by masterminding a series win over Australia

The Independent UK

Eddie Jones backed to lead England at World Cup by RFU chief Bill Sweeney

The Australian eased mounting pressure on his position by masterminding a series win over his native country.

The Independent UK

Today's rugby news as Warburton backs Wales to stun Springboks and All Blacks call in Schmidt amid crisis

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Wales Online

Luther Burrell claims racism is ‘rife’ in rugby: ‘That’s the environment’

The former England centre opened up about receiving comments about bananas, fried chicken and slavery and being greeted with a racial slur

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Eddie Jones taking different direction as final England chapter begins with tough Australia tour

Eddie Jones and England have arrived in Australia for a tour that will not, as much as many fans and pundits think it should, decide his future as head coach.

Evening Standard

Rugby evening headlines as Wales star's career still in balance and boss suffers pulmonary embolism

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Wales Online

Tom Youngs reveals emotional team talk which fired up Leicester for double bid

"You don’t realise how cruel life can be sometimes, so you have to enjoy those moments"

Daily Mirror

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

RFU chief Bill Sweeney recovering in hospital after pulmonary embolism

A governing body statement says he is ‘expected to make a full recovery’

The Independent 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

Stuart Lancaster favours English successor to Eddie Jones after World Cup

The RFU has already begun the process of identifying Jones’ replacement.

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The Independent UK

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

Daily Mirror

Rob Baxter reveals his level of interest in succeeding Eddie Jones as England boss

Exeter Chiefs boss pleased RFU are looking to Premiership for home-grown successor but asks 'what is the job spec'?

The Guardian - UK

England’s succession plans flawed given rugby’s ever shifting landscape

The idea that the RFU wants an Englishman to replace Eddie Jones is fine in theory but will the right man be available?

Evening Standard

RFU chief Bill Sweeney doesn’t know enough about rugby to appoint next England coach, says Sir Clive Woodward

Exclusive: Sir Clive Woodward has called for an England director of rugby to take charge of the recruitment process

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Daily Mirror

RFU set to name English successor to ‘controversial’ Eddie Jones as ‘war room’ set up

England head coach Eddie Jones could work alongside his replacement at the 2023 World Cup with the likes of Leicester Tigers coach Steve Borthwick linked with the role

Wales Online

Sunday rugby headlines as Wales 'vindicated' after stunning comeback and Welsh Test duo suffer knocks

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The Independent UK

Rugby Football Union wants Eddie Jones’ replacement to be English

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

The Guardian - UK

RFU set to name English successor to Eddie Jones before 2023 World Cup

Jones’s replacement could even work under him at the tournament, with Steve Borthwick, the Leicester Tigers head coach, among those in the frame

Daily Mirror

Eddie Jones told he isn't bulletproof as RFU could invoke "Project Everest" plan

Eddie Jones' position as England head coach has come under scrutiny following a poor display in the Six Nations again, which yielded defeats against Ireland, Scotland, and France

Evening Standard

Eddie Jones backing ‘not blind faith’ argues RFU chief after England’s underwhelming Six Nations campaign

RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney insists it is not just “blind faith” convincing him that Eddie Jones is the right man to lead England at next year’s World Cup.

Daily Mirror

RFU bosses remain steady behind Eddie - despite revising Six Nations verdict

Eddie Jones remains under pressure from England fans after an underwhelming Six Nations campaign - but those that make the decisions are willing to give the Aussie the benefit of the doubt

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