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RFU defend “challenging decision” as England women fly to World Cup in economy

The England Women's Rugby Team have been flown out to New Zealand for World Cup in economy class - a decision which the Rugby Football Union has chosen to stand by

Daily Mirror

Worcester braced for final battle after week that rocked English rugby union

Worcester face Newcastle on Saturday before likely suspension and with Wasps in peril the club game is in a precarious position

The Guardian - UK

Tonight's rugby news as teams to pay special tribute to Eddie Butler this weekend and ex-England boss in shock France switch

Here are your rugby evening headlines for Friday 23 September

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‘No team-talk needed’: Worcester preparing for ‘last game at Sixways, ever’

Worcester have until early Monday evening to provide the Rugby Football Union with evidence they can meet three key criteria

The Independent UK

Steve Diamond preparing for Worcester’s ‘last game at Sixways, ever’

Warriors’ debts are more than £25m and they have until Monday to provide the RFU with proof there is a “credible plan to take the club forward”.

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup: RFU defend decision to fly England Women in economy despite men travelling first class

The RFU has defended its decision to fly World Cup favourites England out to the women’s World Cup in New Zealand in economy class in contrast to their male counterparts.

Evening Standard

Worcester will take on Newcastle but Government could put club in administration

Warriors face a Monday deadline to show that meaningful progress has been made.

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Tonight's rugby news as Welsh rugby boss to build team around young star and McBryde injured

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Bristol boss says English club rugby ownership a 'black hole'

London (AFP) - Bristol owner Steve Lansdown said on Thursday that investing in English club rugby amounts to putting money into a "black hole" as Premiership sides Wasps and Worcester struggle to stay afloat.

AFP

English club rugby in financial crisis as Wasps and Worcester teeter on brink

Hours after the Rugby Football Union warned Warriors they face suspension from all competitions this coming Monday, Wasps filed notice in the High Court of their intention to appoint an administrator

Daily Mirror

Wasps face relegation as financial crisis in English club rugby union deepens

Wasps join Worcester in turmoil after the Coventry-based club filed notice to appoint an administrator

The Guardian - UK

Worcester ordered to fix crisis or face suspension from all competitions

Worcester have been set two deadlines amid a warning from the Rugby Football Union that they will be suspended from all competitions on Monday if they are unable to fulfil three criteria

The Guardian - UK

Tonight's rugby news as English rugby rocked by Wasps news and Wales star tries to prove Pivac wrong

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond today

Wales Online

Worcester staff call for change of ownership after ‘continual broken promises’

Club employees have released a lengthy statement in which they said they remained “angry at the continual broken promises and lack of communication”

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Tonight's rugby headlines as Rhys Webb identifies team-mate to watch and Dan Biggar gets new honour

The latest rugby news stories from wales and beyond today

The Guardian - UK

Harlequins baffled after Marcus Smith is forced to miss Saracens match

Harlequins have had a request to play the England fly-half rejected while Saracens have been cleared to pick five England internationals

The Independent UK

Worcester vs Exeter to go ahead after crisis club meet safety deadline

The Rugby Football Union confirmed on Friday afternoon that the club had provided safety certification to stage the game.

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Nigel Owens rocked by Eddie Butler death and Foley denies time-wasting

The latest rugby stories from Wales and beyond following the sad events of Thursday

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The Independent UK

Worcester given Friday deadline to prove Sixways is able to stage Premiership games

The club must provide the Rugby Football Union with safety certification by midday or Sunday’s home match against Exeter will not go ahead

The Guardian - UK

Debt-laden Worcester told by RFU they face suspension over safety concerns

Worcester’s first home match of the season against Exeter is in doubt as the DCMS mistakenly sent out a letter saying the club is in administration

Bristol Post

Emily Liles, who works for the RFU, speaks to Bristol Live about the Red Roses, the Lionesses and what the future holds for women in sport in general

Daily Mirror

England captain Sarah Hunter defends RFU decision to cut women’s match pay

The England women players will receive just £400 per game in September while their male counterparts received match fees of £15,000 during last year's Six Nations

Bristol Post

Bristol Bears chief Pat Lam rues lack of TMO as he questions two on-field decisions against Bath

Bristol Bears outscored Bath by five tries to two but were unable to get away from their rivals on the scoreboard due to some ill-discipline and questionable decisions by the officials

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby headlines as Welsh clubs question decision to cancel games and Wales pair in personal battle

The latest rugby news and stories from Wales and beyond

The Guardian - UK

‘Zero tolerance’ crackdown on abuse of rugby referees as threats rise

The Rugby Football Union has issued referees with guidance on dealing with threats as part of a crackdown on the abuse of match officials for the new season

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