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Promotion and relegation from Prem to be scrapped as rugby moves to franchise model

The Rugby Football Union council ‘overwhelmingly’ voted to approve a move to a franchise model which will begin in the 2026-27 season

The Guardian - UK

Kate watches rugby in first public appearance since Andrew arrest

The princess, patron of the Rugby Football Union, donned an England Rugby scarf to watch England take on Ireland on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Kate makes first public appearance since arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

The princess donned an England Rugby scarf to watch the Six Nations clash at Twickenham

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Kate makes Prince George admission as she reveals her children play rugby at home

The Princess of Wales told the England Women’s rugby team they had “inspired all the new generation” after their World Cup success

The Independent UK

Kate celebrated Red Roses World Cup match win ‘by dancing in a cowboy hat’

The Princess of Wales hailed the women’s Rugby World Cup champions when she hosted a Windsor Castle reception to celebrate their triumph

Evening Standard

Kate hosts Rugby World Cup winners at Windsor Castle

Kate hosted the winning women’s rugby squad, with the World Cup trophy taking centre stage at the reception

Evening Standard

Princess Kate to Welcome Women’s Rugby World Cup Winners in Rare Windsor Castle Appearance

Kate, confirming that the Princess of Wales will host a special reception at Windsor Castle to honor England’s Women’s Rugby Team after their World Cup triumph.

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England have no plans to reward Borthwick with new deal despite winning run

The Rugby Football Union has no plans to begin talks with Steve Borthwick over extending his contract beyond 2027 ‘for the foreseeable future’ despite England’s 11-match winning streak

The Guardian - UK

Princess of Wales enjoyed dressing-room sing-song with England players

Kate, who is patron of the Rugby Football Union, visited the Red Roses’ changing room following their 47-7 win over Australia on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Bill Sweeney survives but unedifying saga has done English rugby little good

The chief executive of the Rugby Football Union survived a vote of no confidence by a decisive margin

The Independent UK

Robot rugby may be a way off but art of coaching is making way for science

As data reshapes coaching and tactics at club and international level, the numbers are increasingly king

The Guardian - UK

William and Kate cheer on rival sides at Six Nations match

The royals took their seats at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff to watch England and Wales compete in the competition’s final round of matches.

The Independent UK

William and Kate cheer on opposing sides at Six Nations match

The royals watched England and Wales compete in the competition’s final round of matches

Evening Standard

William and Kate to back rival teams at Wales v England Six Nations game

The prince is patron of the Welsh Rugby Union while the princess is patron of the Rugby Football Union.

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William and Kate to cheer on rival teams at Wales v England Six Nations game

The prince is patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, while Kate is patron of the Rugby Football Union.

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Kate wishes England rugby team good luck for Six Nations opening match

Kate is a royal patron of the Rugby Football Union while her husband, the Prince of Wales, is patron of the Welsh Rugby Union.

The Guardian - UK

Twickenham open to staging Six Nations games on Friday nights

The Rugby Football Union would consider staging England matches during the Six Nations on Friday nights if it works for broadcasters

The Guardian - UK

Record losses and bumper bonuses – the pay row tearing apart English rugby

Grassroots rebellion over executive pay has now seen the chair of the RFU board stand down – how did it come to this?

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Tom Ilube resigns as RFU chairman amid pay controversy

Tom Ilube has resigned as chairman of the Rugby Football Union amid controversy over executive pay.

The Guardian - UK

Grassroots rebellion to force out top RFU executives gathers momentum

Bill Sweeney and Tom Ilube could be ousted from the Rugby Football Union early next year with both senior figures facing a motion to be dismissed

The Guardian - UK

RFU chief executive’s salary rose to £1.1m despite redundancies and record losses

The salary for Bill Sweeney, chief executive of the Rugby Football Union, rose to £1.1m during the 2023-24 financial year despite record losses

The Independent UK

‘Playing for England is the Mecca’, says Maro Itoje amid breakaway league plans

Itoje is one of 17 players to have signed enhanced Elite Player Squad contracts with the Rugby Football Union worth £160,000 a year.

The Independent UK

Five things we learned in England’s loss to South Africa

Self-inflicted errors led to a fifth straight loss but Marcus Smith’s stock is on the rise along with the absent Alex Mitchell.

The Guardian - UK

RFU and players back Steve Borthwick despite England’s losing streak

The England head coach Steve Borthwick retains the unequivocal support of the Rugby Football Union despite four consecutive defeats, the Guardian understands

The Independent UK

Q&A: What is Team England Rugby and what has been agreed with the RFU?

TER was set up in January by England players who were concerned over the direction the game was going in.

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