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Today's rugby news as former Wales attack coach feels no pity for Pivac and Ospreys defence guru absent from duty

The latest rugby news and headlines during a week of significant change and upheaval

Wales Online · Dec 7, 2022

RFU sends Jones packing but English rugby’s problems won’t go with him

Surely you would not sack the most successful coach you’ve ever had without a clear idea for the future. So what is the RFU’s grand plan, exactly?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2022

Steve Borthwick to take charge of England for Six Nations after swift Eddie Jones exit

Steve Borthwick is set to replace Eddie Jones after the Australian was sacked as England head coach following an RFU review into the Red Rose's dismal autumn series

Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022

Eddie Jones leaves England role as Steve Borthwick waits in the wings

Richard Cockerill’s time in interim charge is expected to be short.

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022

RFU invest £7m to make rugby more female-friendly ahead of 2025 World Cup on home soil

The fund will see the RFU offer a dedicated funding stream for sanitary provision and female-friendly toilets for the first time

Wales Online · Dec 6, 2022

RFU rejects appeals from Wasps and Worcester over relegation from Premiership

The clubs can now appeal to an independent panel.

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022

Who is Steve Borthwick? Incoming England coach profiled and Eddie Jones mess he inherits

Steve Borthwick is set to be announced as the new head coach of England after Eddie Jones was sacked by the RFU, less than a year out from the 2023 Rugby World Cup

Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022

Next England rugby head coach odds: Who is favourite to replace Eddie Jones?

The RFU and Eddie Jones parted ways on Tuesday after a disappointing autumn series in which they only won one of their four matches with Steve Borthwick the favourite to take charge.

Manchester Evening News · Dec 6, 2022

Clive Woodward slams Eddie Jones' reign for "misguided rhetoric and unfulfilled promises"

England rugby union coach Eddie Jones has lost his job after seven years in charge, and Sir Clive Woodward has delivered a rather scathing verdict over the Australian's tenure

Daily Mirror · Dec 6, 2022

Steve Borthwick can hit the ground running to keep Rugby World Cup dream alive after sour end for Eddie Jones

Eddie Jones was only supposed to stay for one Rugby World Cup — but then England lost the 2019 final.

Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2022