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RFU bans former council member for using racial slur to black volunteer

Andrew Sarek will not be allowed to attend an England match for 12 months after accepting an RFU charge but denying the words were racist

The Guardian - UK

World Rugby in reputational minefield with call on Curry and Mbonambi incident

The sport’s governing body, the Rugby Football Union and South Africa have all added fuel to the debate’s fire

The Guardian - UK

Tom Curry 'denied chance to have voice heard', says Steve Borthwick after World Rugby ruling on Bongi Mbonambi

England team-mates have rallied round the Sale flanker after World Rugby did not charge Bongi Mbonambi over alleged racist slur

Evening Standard

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Maro Itoje praises ‘courageous’ Tom Curry for reporting Mbongeni Mbonambi

World Rugby has closed its investigation into allegations the South Africa hooker called England’s Curry a “white c***” in the World Cup semi-final.

The Independent UK

England’s Maro Itoje praises ‘courageous’ Tom Curry after World Rugby ignores racial slur claim

Steve Borthwick, meanwhile, has described World Rugby’s decision as ‘deeply disappointing’

The Independent UK

RFU ‘deeply disappointed’ as World Rugby closes case against Mbongeni Mbonambi

England’s Tom Curry alleged South Africa hooker Mbonambi had racially abused him during Saturday’s World Cup semi-final.

The Independent UK

RFU reacts with fury to World Rugby ending Mbonambi case without hearing

RFU has said it is ‘deeply disappointed’ there will not be a hearing by an independent disciplinary panel into Tom Curry’s claim of racial abuse

The Guardian - UK

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World Rugby confirm ruling over Tom Curry racial slur allegation against Bongi Mbonambi

Springboks hooker Mbonambi had been accused of making a comment towards Curry in the semi-final win over England last Saturday

The Independent UK

RFU confirm conversations underway over possible British & Irish league

The future of the club game in Europe could be radically reshaped

The Independent UK

Why England will come back stronger from Rugby World Cup heartache

Another defeat to South Africa, but a different feeling from 2019: Steve Borthwick’s side now have reason for optimism after almost stunning the Springboks in the semi-finals

The Independent UK

Why England will come back ‘stronger’ from Rugby World Cup heartache

Another defeat to South Africa, but a different feeling from 2019: Steve Borthwick’s side now have reason for optimism after almost stunning the Springboks in the semi-finals

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup: Steve Borthwick upbeat about England's future after brave South Africa defeat

Borthwick will get complete backing from the RFU for the start of a new World Cup cycle

Evening Standard

RFU concerned by Borthwick’s siege mentality despite England success

Senior figures at the RFU are said to be worried supporters are feeling alienated by Borthwick’s methods despite England reaching the semi-finals

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

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The Guardian - UK

RFU chief takes ‘no pleasure’ in Eddie Jones’ World Cup failure with Australia

Bill Sweeney, the Rugby Football Union chief executive, said he took no pleasure in Eddie Jones’s plight with Australia

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: England face defining week with improvement needed to avoid Fiji repeat

Pool D winners must up their levels considerably in Marseille quarter-final after Samoa handed Steve Borthwick a major scare

The Guardian - UK

RFU’s reluctance to share England spoils with Samoa really rankles

Bill Sweeney’s comments show an unwillingness to give teams like the one they face on Saturday a hand on or off the field

Evening Standard

Bill Sweeney’s ‘spectacular’ future of rugby claims hit wrong note for a sport in disarray

Supporters of the four professional clubs that no longer exist will be forgiven for choking on Bill Sweeney's claims that English rugby is "on the cusp of something quite spectacular".

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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

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

Bill Sweeney vows ‘spectacular’ future for English rugby despite direct challenge to RFU leadership

Sweeney is confident he has overcome the direct challenge to his leadership launched on the eve of England’s Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina

The Guardian - UK

Bill Sweeney insists he is right man to lead RFU despite members’ rebellion

Bill Sweeney has insisted he is the right man to lead the Rugby Football Union despite the swirling chaos around Twickenham

Evening Standard

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

RFU and Premiership clubs close to agreeing new hybrid England deals

England and the Gallagher Premiership clubs are closing to striking a deal on hybrid contracts to revamp how top Test players are managed.

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