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Swing Low Sweet Chariot meaning and lyrics: Is the England rugby song linked to slavery?

England rugby’s official anthem, which holds very different connotations either side of the Atlantic, continues to be sung by fans at Twickenham and abroad

The Independent UK

Dave Ribbans expects England duty to end after Rugby World Cup

Dave Ribbans expects the end of the Rugby World Cup to put a pause on his Test career with England.

Evening Standard

Toulon-bound David Ribbans accepts end of England road ‘for now’ after World Cup

The 28-year-old has signed a three-year deal with the Top 14 club, making him unavailable for England selection under RFU eligibility rules.

The Independent UK

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RFU rebels determined to force change at top during Rugby World Cup

The RFU council members who have sparked a civil war felt a leadership challenge could not wait until after the World Cup.

Evening Standard

Challenge to RFU leadership threatens to derail England’s Rugby World Cup campaign

Chief executive Sweeney and chairman Ilube have been accused of inadequate leadership

Evening Standard

Revolt against RFU leaders threatens England’s Rugby World Cup tilt

Thirty council members signed a letter accusing the RFU of inadequate leadership on the eve of England’s World Cup opener against Argentina

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick secure in England job even if World Cup bid collapses

The RFU are eager to back the head coach and his assistant Kevin Sinfield for the long-term as Argentina win settles nerves

Evening Standard

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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

Tom Curry: Damage limitation pays off for England over Rugby World Cup ban

England adopted a damage limitation approach to Tom Curry's disciplinary hearing in a bid to have the Sale flanker available for a possible Rugby World Cup quarter-final.

Evening Standard

Kate makes flying visit to France for England’s opening match of Rugby World Cup

The Princess of Wales was greeted by RFU president Rob Briers, France 2023 chairman Jacques Rivoal and World Rugby’s Sir Bill Beaumont in Marseille.

The Independent UK

Borthwick to keep job even if England fail in Rugby World Cup pool stages

The RFU has supported the coach as they look to a ‘long-term rebuilding programme’ with Borthwick contracted until the 2027 World Cup

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

‘Reintroducing the culture’: the return of grassroots rugby union

After lockdown and the focus on professionals with early onset dementia, there are signs the sport is coming through a difficult period

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: why are England in such disarray?

We were promised “ad nauseam” that England under new coach Steve Borthwick would peak at the right time, said Oliver Brown in The Daily Telegraph. “All the low-water marks” of recent times – November’s capitulation to South Africa; March’s record loss to France – were “passed off with the blithe…

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England can’t sack Steve Borthwick after World Cup ‘hand grenade’, says Mike Tindall

The RFU must give head coach time after the situation he inherited even if France campaign is an abject failure, argues 2003 winner

The Guardian - UK

Why has it all gone wrong for England since the last men’s Rugby World Cup?

Only four years after fielding the youngest team in a final, there are myriad reasons why England have arrived in France in crisis

The Guardian - UK

‘No talent coming through’: Eddie Jones blames RFU for England’s poor form

Eddie Jones, the former England coach, believes the Rugby Football Union must take responsibility for the national side’s struggles

The Independent UK

Not enough talent coming through: Eddie Jones blames RFU for England’s poor form

Preparations for the upcoming World Cup hit a new low last weekend with defeat to Fiji at Twickenham.

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Evening Standard

RFU must shoulder blame for England’s shameful decline

England's darkest Twickenham day was the product of 20 years of decline.

The Guardian - UK

Maggie Alphonsi: ‘There weren’t many black girls like me who played rugby’

The former England flanker tells Donald McRae how social media trolls motivate her to keep going in her quest to bring diversity to rugby union

Evening Standard

OPINION - One Welshman’s lament: I’m sorry for England fans

Comment: Steve Borthwick’s once mighty side head into the Rugby World Cup demoralised. What can be done?

The Independent UK

England have never been less prepared as they face final Rugby World Cup warm-up

England find themselves in a mess with just one warm-up game against Fiji remaining

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick’s unconvincing England a result of RFU’s botched plan

Head coach’s succession to Eddie Jones now looks like a hospital pass from the sport’s governing body as the World Cup looms

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick faces a mammoth task as England problems continue to mount ahead of Rugby World Cup

Farce after farce has left Red Rose with it all to do

The Guardian - UK

Anthony Watson: ‘My desire has always been to play for England for as long as I can’

Thanks to the RFU stepping in to pay his wages, one of England’s top players will feature at the World Cup despite not having a club

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