The Latest Breaking News from RFU

Steve Borthwick insists he had no hesitation over picking Owen Farrell as England captain after tackle trouble

Steve Borthwick insisted he had no hesitation selecting Owen Farrell once the England captain’s Six Nations availability was cleared up by the RFU.

Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2023

Eddie Jones’ swift Australia return could come back to bite England

The RFU lost patience with the Australian but he is back in his natural habitat and will be lying in wait come the World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2023

England collision course is Eddie Jones' dream scenario and nightmare for Twickenham suits

England will likely meet Australia in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup - and that will mean a reunion with axed boss Eddie Jones as he was named new Wallabies coach

Daily Mirror · Jan 16, 2023

RFU exploit 'loophole' to allow Owen Farrell to be named in England's Six Nations squad

England captain Owen Farrell will be free to play in their Six Nations opener against Scotland after the RFU took advantage of a loophole to ensure his ban for a dangerous tackle is fully served before the competition begins

Daily Mirror · Jan 14, 2023

RFU intervenes to let Borthwick pick Farrell in England Six Nations squad

The RFU has intervened to let Steve Borthwick pick the suspended Owen Farrell in his Six Nations squad without jeopardising his Calcutta Cup availability

The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2023

Today's rugby news as player banned for 15 weeks after shocking bite injury images published

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online · Jan 14, 2023

RFU confirms departure of attack coach Martin Gleeson after Nick Evans’ arrival

The Rugby Football Union has confirmed the departure of Martin Gleeson from the England setup following Nick Evans’ arrival for the Six Nations

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023

Owen Farrell conundrum is first big test for Borthwick as England coach

Steve Borthwick must take one of a series of tricky options – perhaps acknowledging it is a messy situation would be best

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023

England players told RFU chief that sacking Jones was ‘right decision’

Bill Sweeney, the Rugby Football Union chief executive, has claimed that England players told him it was the right decision to sack Eddie Jones

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2023

Owen Farrell gets Six Nations all-clear as RFU send England captain to tackle school

The fly-half must serve three-week ban for a high tackle but will be available for England’s opener against Scotland

Evening Standard · Jan 11, 2023