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England’s rugby future looks rosier with pathway to world-beaters

England’s U20 head coach Mark Mapletoft believes the current crop of young players have the potential to develop into World Cup winners in 2031

The Guardian - UK

Maro Itoje exclusive: I'm close to signing new Saracens contract, the last bit of my career will be the best

Exclusive: The 29-year-old is staying put and in no mood to slow down

Evening Standard

Championship clubs hit out at RFU over 'zombie' Premiership 2 plans

The RFU want to launch a new Premiership 2 next season

Evening Standard

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‘Zombie league’: Championship clubs push back against RFU’s tier-two plans

English rugby is heading for a political bust-up after second-tier clubs urged Rugby Football Union council members to delay the proposed new agreement

The Guardian - UK

RFU increases sanction for abuse of officials as survey finds 49% targeted

The Rugby Football Union will increase sanctions for abuse of officials after a survey revealed 49% had been on the receiving end

The Guardian - UK

What Owen Farrell’s potential move to France says about the future of club rugby

England’s Farrell and Welsh star Louis Rees-Zammit have both been linked with moves abroad as French and Japanese clubs flex their financial might

The Independent UK

If Farrell hops across Channel RFU must realise the world has moved on

The inflexible rules on eligibility for England need to be relaxed with more empathy needed towards best players and loyal servants

The Guardian - UK

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Owen Farrell backed by Clive Woodward to take ‘fantastic opportunity’ to alter ‘absurd’ England policy

The Saracens and England fly half has been strongly linked with a move to Racing 92

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell's England future in doubt with Racing 92 confident of shock deal for Saracens captain

The French club have insisted an agreement has not been reached but did not deny talks are taking place

Evening Standard

England rugby stars to ditch players' union to make future deals with RFU

Red Rose players move to gain more control and influence on their own affairs

Evening Standard

Red mist: Rugby’s leaders would do well to heed wise words of Wayne Barnes

The retired referee says ‘game needs to have discussion’ about current protocols regarding the all-too regular handing out of red cards

The Guardian - UK

RFU’s three wise men bear gifts but revamp of English game will not be easy

While trio’s vision appeals to national side and the Premiership there is still work to be done in building trust with Championship sides

The Guardian - UK

English rugby set for contract overhaul in boost to Steve Borthwick as RFU issue warning to Championship clubs

Sabbaticals could become more common as player management comes into greater focus

Evening Standard

RFU urges Championship clubs to get on board with major revamp of English rugby

Enhanced contracts for England players, a revamped second tier and a cap on Premiership squad sizes are all on the table

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

England player welfare at heart of RFU’s enhanced ‘hybrid’ contract plan

Deals will be offered to up to 25 England internationals from next season with Owen Farrell likely to be among them despite missing the Six Nations

The Independent UK

England to improve mental health support after Owen Farrell takes Test break

Farrell made the shock decision weeks after leading England to a third-place finish at the World Cup, during which he was regularly booed by fans.

The National (Scotland)

Jim Mallinder to step down as Scottish Rugby performance director at end of season

Jim Mallinder, who has been Scottish Rugby’s performance director since August 2019, is to leave his post at the end of this season.

AAP

Eddie Jones out to salvage reputation back in Japan

After his England and Australian adventures ended in failure and acrimony, Eddie Jones is looking for redemption with his new job on an old stamping ground.

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The Guardian - UK

Henry Arundell ineligible for England after committing to Racing 92 until 2026

The wing and full-back Henry Arundell will be ineligible for England until June 2026 after his contract extension with Racing 92 was confirmed

Evening Standard

Henry Arundell set to pause England career by extending France stay with Racing 92

Former London Irish wing is expected to sign a new two-year contract in Paris, making him off limits for international selection

Evening Standard

Henry Arundell handed Six Nations ultimatum as England star told he must agree Gallagher Premiership return

Bath are the frontrunners to sign Arundell should he return to England next season

Evening Standard

RPA chief Christian Day urges more mental health support in rugby

Exclusive: Rugby Players' Association general secretary insists clubs and the RFU can do more to help the sport's stars

Evening Standard

Stuart Lancaster vows to help Henry Arundell push England claims after Racing 92 switch

Former London Irish wing is already excelling in France as he looks to play important Six Nations role

The Guardian - UK

Stuart Lancaster: Arundell has big England call to make and I’ll back him

Stuart Lancaster has warned ‘there’s a decision to be made’ by Henry Arundell on his future and says the debate on eligibility for England internationals playing overseas is ‘very tricky’

Evening Standard

England stars want Test sabbaticals clause in hybrid deals

England's top players are focused on improving provision around mental health and physical rest

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