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Steve Borthwick named England head coach to replace sacked Eddie Jones

Borthwick, who was England forwards coach under Jones from 2015 to 2020, leaves Leicester Tigers to take the role

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick to be confirmed as new England rugby boss imminently with Kevin Sinfield deal also agreed

Steve Borthwick will be confirmed as England’s new head coach on Monday.

Evening Standard

Courtney Lawes was not consulted over England decision to sack Eddie Jones

Courtney Lawes has revealed he was not consulted by the RFU over the decision and was not aware any players had been

The Guardian - UK

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Tonight's rugby news as star delighted to move to Wales from England and Wayne Barnes' wife reveals shocking extent of abuse

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Wales Online

Wasps to return for 2023/24 after administration but Worcester application rejected

Wasps were suspended and relegated from the Premiership after going into administration earlier this year but will return in the second tier in 2023

Daily Mirror

Worcester rescue deal rejected by RFU as Wasps takeover approved

Both Worcester and Wasps have lost their places in the Premiership after being placed in administration

The Independent UK

Wasps granted Championship entry but Worcester Warriors future hangs in balance after RFU rejection

Worcester’s future hangs in the balance after the RFU rejected the Jim O’Toole-led consortium’s bid to enter next season’s Championship.

Evening Standard

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Harlequins ‘devastated’ as rail strikes force Big Game 14 postponement

Harlequins have been left “devastated” by moving their December 27 Bristol clash from Twickenham to The Stoop due to rail strikes.

Evening Standard

Big Game 14 between Harlequins and Bristol Bears cancelled, new date and opponents confirmed, ticket details

Bristol Bears were due to play their Round 13 Gallagher Premiership game at the 82,000 seater Twickenham Stadium

Bristol Post

Today's rugby news as Wales outcast Rhys Webb plans to put down marker to Gatland and region ready for 'alien' contest

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Ten things we learned from sport in 2022

The biggest impact on the calendar was brought about by the need to stage the World Cup in winter.

The Independent UK

Worcester’s hopes of resurrection at elite level at risk due to RFU demands

Worcester’s hopes of resurrecting as an elite level club have been plunged into danger with their prospective new owners braced for the RFU to refuse entry into next season’s Championship

The Guardian - UK

Prospective Worcester owners accuse RFU of trying to impose ‘over-onerous terms’

The Warriors and Wasps both entering administration earlier this season.

The Independent UK

Worcester Warriors hopes of reforming as Championship club at risk of collapse amid dispute over RFU demands

Worcester’s chances of resurrecting as an elite club are at risk of collapse with prospective new owners struggling to meet RFU financial demands to enter next season’s Championship.

Evening Standard

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England to confirm Steve Borthwick as new head coach after Leicester talks breakthrough

Twickenham chiefs are finally confident of striking a deal with Leicester to allow Steve Borthwick to become England head coach.

The National (Scotland)

Jones sacking only proves English arrogance when it comes to rugby - Martin Hannan

It was after watching their World Cup quarter-final loss to France that the Welshman with whom I was sharing a dollop of schadenfreude gave this…

Wales Online

WRU chief admits there is no guarantee all four regions will survive after financial 'wake-up call' for rugby in England

Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Steve Phillips wants four regions but admits it'd be naive 'not to look at what's happened across the Bridge'

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Jamie Roberts launches bid for job in England that's decided by players

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Evening Standard

Panels, commissions and Premiership format: Simon Massie-Taylor pledges major English club rugby reforms

Simon Massie-Taylor has pledged to usher in wide-ranging reforms to change the face of English club rugby.

AFP

Owen Farrell disappointed by RFU's sacking of Jones

London (AFP) - The sacking of England head coach Eddie Jones by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) less than a year before the World Cup is "incredibly disappointing" captain Owen Farrell told the BBC.

The Guardian - UK

Clarity, dynamism and attacking spark: the priorities for Borthwick and England

The Six Nations is just around the corner and the new head coach will need time to grasp the nettle and make a statement

Daily Mirror

Steve Borthwick breaks silence over England head coach gig after Eddie Jones' sacking

Leicester Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick has been approached by the RFU to take over from Eddie Jones, following the Australian's sacking after a dire run of form

Evening Standard

Premiership clubs hopeful Steve Borthwick’s England regime will herald selection change

Senior figures at Premiership clubs are hoping the new England regime will offer a more inclusive outlook towards selection and growth.

The Guardian - UK

Eddie Jones lined up for rapid return to Twickenham with the Barbarians

The sacked coach could take charge of the invitational side in May as there is no clause in the RFU severance package preventing Jones from taking the job

AFP

Borthwick would be 'fantastic' choice for English rugby says Baxter

London (AFP) - Exeter boss Rob Baxter said Wednesday it would be "fantastic" if Steve Borthwick's success in the Premiership paved the way for his appointment as England rugby head coach.

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