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RFU make Wasps and Worcester Warriors decision as clubs' Championship fates decided

Wasps could return to top flight of English rugby as soon as next year following the RFU's decision to reinstate the club in the Championship, but the news isn't as positive for Worcester Warriors

Daily Mirror

RFU’s Bill Sweeney facing calls to resign over tackle height rule-change debacle

RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney is facing calls to resign over the shambolic handling of the decision to lower the tackle height at community level

The Guardian - UK

RFU apologises for handling of tackle height decision

RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney is potentially facing a no confidence vote from grassroots clubs.

The Independent UK

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Uproar will force RFU to review decision to lower tackle height in the community game

Governing body is trying to see off prospect of a vote of no confidence in leadership

Evening Standard

Gallagher Premiership clubs’ finances ‘clearly unsustainable’, report MPs

The select committee report was critical of the Rugby Football Union and Premiership Rugby.

The Independent UK

Today's rugby news as Pivac unsurprised by Gatland decision and ex-Wales boss backs talent he developed for World Cup

The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond on the day Warren Gatland names his 2023 Six Nations squad

Wales Online

MPs issue damning report on Premiership clubs’ ‘unsustainable’ finances

The select committee report was critical of the Rugby Football Union and Premiership Rugby.

The Independent UK

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Eddie Jones makes stunning Australia return as World Cup meeting with England looms

Former England coach takes Wallabies job almost two decades after leaving

Evening Standard

England players told RFU chief that sacking Jones was ‘right decision’

Bill Sweeney, the Rugby Football Union chief executive, has claimed that England players told him it was the right decision to sack Eddie Jones

The Guardian - UK

RFU chief makes Eddie Jones World Cup admission after axing Aussie for Steve Borthwick

Sacked England coach Eddie Jones is free to immediately work with another nation ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, and RFU chief Bill Sweeney would be stunned if he didn't feature in France

Daily Mirror

RFU chief admits Eddie Jones could take Australia role to exact Rugby World Cup revenge after England sacking

Bill Sweeney has admitted he will be “amazed” if former England boss Eddie Jones does not take up a role with Australia.

Evening Standard

Eddie Jones opens door to facing England at World Cup as axed boss considers 'all options'

Eddie Jones has been replaced by Steve Borthwick as England boss and has said he will make a decision in the new year on what he plans to do next

Daily Mirror

‘Players are hurting’: Steve Borthwick targets England revival in Six Nations

Steve Borthwick has left Leicester and signed a five-year contract with England and admitted: ‘I don’t think anyone thinks the timing is ideal’

The Guardian - UK

RFU chief Bill Sweeney believes ‘right decision’ made in replacing Eddie Jones

Jones was dismissed earlier this month after a poor 2022 in charge of England and has been replaced by Steve Borthwick.

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Evening Standard

New England head coach Steve Borthwick hails Kevin Sinfield appointment as ‘the first step’ of a ‘new era’

Steve Borthwick has hailed right-hand man Kevin Sinfield as the shining example of what Bill Sweeney branded England’s “new era”.

The Independent UK

Kevin Sinfield: England’s new ‘superman’ who will make Steve Borthwick a success

Sinfield was named as England’s defence coach under new head coach Borthwick after the pair’s success at Leicester Tigers

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick appointed England head coach as Kevin Sinfield follows from Leicester Tigers

Steve Borthwick officially took charge of England on Monday afternoon, with Kevin Sinfield installed as his right-hand man.

The Guardian - UK

Eddie Jones lined up for rapid return to Twickenham with the Barbarians

The sacked coach could take charge of the invitational side in May as there is no clause in the RFU severance package preventing Jones from taking the job

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Daily Mirror

Eddie Jones' England sacking branded 'big mistake' - "Silliest thing they could do"

Eddie Jones was sacked by England following an underwhelming recent run, but Australian legend Matt Giteaubelieves the decision to dismiss the former coach was the wrong one.

Daily Mirror

Eddie Jones insisted on key change to RFU statement before being sacked as England coach

England's most successful rugby coach was keen that fans knew he was sacked and hadn't walked away from the job after over seven years in charge of the national side

The Guardian - UK

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?

Daily Mirror

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

The Independent UK

Charlatan or savant? The Eddie Jones question that will now never be answered

England were right to take the huge risk of sacking Jones just nine months before a World Cup but it leaves some frustrating uncertainty

Daily Mirror

England were told of Steve Borthwick's qualities six months before axing Eddie Jones

The RFU pulled the trigger and axed Eddie Jones on Tuesday with boss Bill Sweeney making a call to Leicester Tigers for boss Steve Borthwick

The Independent UK

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

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

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