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The Latest Breaking News from The Rugby Football Union

RFU warned schools crisis risks rugby becoming a ‘declining minority sport’

The Rugby Football Union has been warned it is facing an existential crisis and has been urged to make radical changes to schools rugby

The Guardian - UK

Grenfell campaigners urge RFU to rethink using Kingspan in new training facility

Grenfell United ask how governing body can have ‘clear conscience’ building temporary space at England training base with materials from company lambasted by inquiry

The Guardian - UK

RFU looked at abandoning Twickenham and hosting England in Birmingham

The Rugby Football Union considered a Midlands site with ‘better access for whole of the country’ before opting to stay at a renamed Twickenham

The Guardian - UK

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Former England players accuse RFU of ‘suppressing data’ in brain injuries case

‘Crucial’ medical documents have not been disclosed, according to a complaint signed by former players including Steve Thompson and Mark Regan

The Guardian - UK

Billy Vunipola escapes with slap on the wrist from RFU over taser arrest

Billy Vunipola is free to finish the season with Saracens after escaping a suspension from the Rugby Football Union

The Guardian - UK

RFU ditches plan to sell Twickenham and buy 50% share of Wembley

The Rugby Football Union has ditched a radical proposal to sell Twickenham and buy a 50% share of Wembley from the Football Association

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

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Phil Vickery and Gavin Henson among ex-players named in rugby concussion lawsuit

Legal claims are being made against World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and the Welsh Rugby Union.

The Independent UK

World Rugby in reputational minefield with call on Curry and Mbonambi incident

The sport’s governing body, the Rugby Football Union and South Africa have all added fuel to the debate’s fire

The Guardian - UK

Bill Sweeney believes English rugby is ‘on cusp of something quite spectacular’

RFU council members sent a letter to the board raising concerns over the leadership of chief executive Sweeney and chair Tom Ilube.

The Independent UK

Bill Sweeney insists he is right man to lead RFU despite members’ rebellion

Bill Sweeney has insisted he is the right man to lead the Rugby Football Union despite the swirling chaos around Twickenham

The Guardian - UK

Revolt against RFU leaders threatens England’s Rugby World Cup tilt

Thirty council members signed a letter accusing the RFU of inadequate leadership on the eve of England’s World Cup opener against Argentina

The Guardian - UK

‘No talent coming through’: Eddie Jones blames RFU for England’s poor form

Eddie Jones, the former England coach, believes the Rugby Football Union must take responsibility for the national side’s struggles

The Guardian - UK

Anthony Watson: ‘My desire has always been to play for England for as long as I can’

Thanks to the RFU stepping in to pay his wages, one of England’s top players will feature at the World Cup despite not having a club

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The Guardian - UK

Robinson urges RFU to increase efforts to promote rugby in deprived areas

The former England captain Jason Robinson has urged the Rugby Football Union to increase its efforts to promote the sport in deprived areas

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Welshmen leave for England and star probed for 'headbutt' on coach

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond

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Princess Charlotte Shares This Trait with Her Mom, Princess Kate

It was on full display this week for the Princess of Wales.

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Prince Louis set for jealousy over mum Kate's latest exciting outing

The Wales youngster has missed out on his favourite game as the Princess of Wales gets sporty.

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The Independent UK

London Irish face winding-up petition over unpaid tax bill

The club are already facing the threat of suspension from the Gallagher Premiership.

The Guardian - UK

London Irish granted extension for takeover but survival hopes still slim

London Irish have been granted a final stay of execution by the Rugby Football Union but the Exiles’ chances of long-term survival are considered slim

The Independent UK

London Irish set to be given temporary reprieve from being kicked out of Premiership

The RFU had set a May 30 deadline for a takeover to be completed but that has been extended to try and avoid a third club going out of business this year

Daily Mirror

Eddie Jones: 'I want England to do OK, but there's no emotional attachment any more'

“I have moved on. If they (the Rugby Football Union) have not, that’s their problem, not my problem”

The Guardian - UK

Sale dreaming of Premiership glory and northern rugby union revival

Alex Sanderson aims to grow the Premiership finalists’ fanbase but may need RFU help in what can be a southern-centric sport

The Guardian - UK

Red Roses eye records and Six Nations title for Middleton’s grand finale

Twickenham is expected to host over 53,000 fans as England’s departing head coach aims to end with glory against France

The Guardian - UK

Lower-league clubs rage at ‘terrible decisions’ by RFU over game’s future

The Rugby Football Union is coming under renewed pressure to clarify the future shape of the domestic game amid mounting calls for reform

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