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English second tier gets Champ Rugby rebrand in new 14-club league

English rugby union’s second tier will be rebranded as Champ Rugby from next season in a move designed to raise standards and add greater aspiration and jeopardy for clubs

The Guardian - UK

Red Roses coaching staff to remain in their roles regardless of World Cup outcome, RFU confirm

The Red Roses are happy to continue backing Mitchell after his latest Six Nations triumph

Evening Standard

Rob Baxter to discuss Immanuel Feyi-Waboso surgery delay with England hierarchy

Feyi-Waboso is in danger of missing the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia after only undergoing the operation last week.

The Independent UK

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Borthwick insists his England setup is different amid claims over Jones era

Steve Borthwick has insisted he has nothing to hide about his England setup and believes his players are empowered after claims of ‘a dictatorship’ under Eddie Jones

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick amasses great power but fresh responsibility may weigh heavy

New deal with clubs hands England coach more control, but he will need to win over doubters and resolve big questions

The Guardian - UK

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’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

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RFU urges Championship clubs to get on board with major revamp of English rugby

Enhanced contracts for England players, a revamped second tier and a cap on Premiership squad sizes are all on the table

The Independent UK

England player welfare at heart of RFU’s enhanced ‘hybrid’ contract plan

Deals will be offered to up to 25 England internationals from next season with Owen Farrell likely to be among them despite missing the Six Nations

The Guardian - UK

England to improve mental health support after Owen Farrell takes Test break

Farrell made the shock decision weeks after leading England to a third-place finish at the World Cup, during which he was regularly booed by fans.

The Independent UK

England need spirit of 2003 to repeat feat of rugby world domination

Lawrence Dallaglio and Martin Johnson look, 20 years on, at the World Cup win and steps the current squad must take

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick aims to forge links with Premiership to boost England talent

Steve Borthwick is aiming to develop a new relationship with top-level clubs that he believes will help England get back on top of the Six Nations

The Guardian - UK

Simon Middleton urges RFU to bring women into England’s coaching set up

The 57-year-old will step down as boss at the end of the upcoming Women’s Six Nations

The Independent UK

Simon Middleton to step down as England head coach at end of Women’s Six Nations

Middleton guided the Red Roses to the World Cup final twice

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Simon Middleton to step down as England head coach at end of Six Nations

The 57-year-old guided the Red Roses to the World Cup final twice

Daily Mirror

Sir Clive Woodward names his two choices to replace under-fire England boss Eddie Jones

Sir Clive Woodward has one standout preferred choice to replace Eddie Jones - should the Australian be sacked following an RFU review into England's autumn displays

Wales Online

Sunday rugby news as WRU hold Board meeting with Pivac future on the line and Woodward demands English heads roll

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Daily Mirror

Sir Clive Woodward tears into England rugby bosses for not 'standing up' to Eddie Jones

Sir Clive Woodward did not hold back when hitting out at England Rugby Union bosses, who he believes are 'in the pocket' of controversial head coach Eddie Jones

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Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Italy sensation reveals Wales never approached him

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

The Independent UK

Great Britain men and women to feature in World Rugby Sevens Series next season

World Series participation provides a considerable Olympics boost

The Guardian - UK

Rugby’s newest star Henry Arundell has the X-factor that all teams crave

London Irish full-back qualifies for England, Scotland and Wales. Will Eddie Jones invite him to tour Australia?

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?

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

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

The Guardian - UK

Naked truth about RFU exposed by lack of scrutiny for Emperor Jones

Bill Sweeney did his best to sell the official RFU vision of England under Eddie Jones but his media briefing ignored the flashing warning signals

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