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The Latest Breaking News from RFU

Who is Joe El-Abd? England appoint Steve Borthwick’s former flatmate as new defence coach

El-Abd appears set to replace Felix Jones after the Irishman’s shock resignation from Borthwick’s staff

The Independent UK

England set to appoint El-Abd as defence coach after Jones’s resignation

The RFU are close to agreeing terms for the Oyonnax head coach and the 44-old-year will begin his new role in the November Tests if a deal is signed

The Guardian - UK

French rugby’s healthy second tier reveals failings across the Channel

The prospect of ‘doing a Vannes’ in England could bring a much-needed feelgood factor back to the Premiership

The Guardian - UK

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Premiership gears up for new season with battle for eyeballs never greater

The days of clubs recruiting A-list overseas stars are long gone but the domestic game needs to target growth and widen the audience

The Guardian - UK

Sale’s Jonny Hill to meet police and learn fate over incident with supporter

Sale’s Jonny Hill will meet police next week to discover his fate over an incident with a supporter at Bath in June

The Guardian - UK

RFU to axe 42 staff – weeks after selling Twickenham naming rights for £100m

The Rugby Football Union says 64 roles are at risk because of ‘rising utilities, travel and operating costs’

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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Borthwick bolsters England backroom staff with Dan Tobin brought in

Steve Borthwick has made the first appointment to his depleted backroom staff following a summer of upheaval with Gloucester’s Dan Tobin brought in

The Guardian - UK

RFU give strong backing to Steve Borthwick after ‘out of the blue’ coaching departures

Borthwick has been handed significant power in the Professional Game Partnership but has lost key lieutenants Felix Jones and Aled Walters in recent weeks

The Independent UK

Borthwick amasses great power but fresh responsibility may weigh heavy

New deal with clubs hands England coach more control, but he will need to win over doubters and resolve big questions

The Guardian - UK

RFU unveil new agreement to ‘reshape the rugby landscape’ as Steve Borthwick given greater control over players

Premiership clubs will benefit from an uplift in funding in a landmark eight-year ‘Professional Game Partnership’ that will shape the future of English rugby

The Independent UK

RFU concerned by England exits but gives Steve Borthwick 100% backing

The Rugby Football Union has backed Steve Borthwick after the sudden resignations of Felix Jones and Aled Walters

The Guardian - UK

Trepidation as well as triumphalism as English rugby breaks fresh ground

New season begins amid concern over whether club and country can cooperate in managing the welfare of players

The Guardian - UK

Red Roses launch first ‘wearable report’ to highlight rugby’s gender awareness gap

Designed by full-back Ellie Kildunne, the clothing range utilises data from the Women’s Sports Trust to showcase the growth and challenges of the sport

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Shaun Edwards is the man to fill England’s coaching void after Felix Jones’ exit

Steve Borthwick’s team is in chaos and the RFU should prioritise recruiting the rugby league legend whatever the cost

The Guardian - UK

Joe Marler in fitness race for England’s autumn matches after breaking foot

The Harlequins head coach, Danny Wilson, has confirmed Joe Marler will be out for at least 12 weeks with a foot injury

The Independent UK

England boss John Mitchell explains why Twickenham renaming as Allianz Stadium is ‘only positive’

The Red Roses will be the first England side to play at the retitled Allianz Stadium against the Black Ferns in September

The Independent UK

Sporting organisations meet with UK government over calming social tensions

Emergency meeting held as English football season kicks off on Friday

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The Independent UK

Sir Clive Woodward: RFU has sold its soul by selling Twickenham naming rights

The home of English rugby will be known as ‘Allianz Stadium’.

The Independent UK

Selling Twickenham naming rights to Allianz ‘an investment into the future’

The decade-long partnership will provide in excess of £10million a year at a time when the sport is facing significant financial challenges.

Evening Standard

Twickenham to be renamed Allianz Stadium in £100m deal for RFU

Home of English rugby has never before had a sponsored name

The Independent UK

Twickenham to be renamed Allianz Stadium in first rebrand since 1907

The first fixture to be played at Twickenham under its new name is the Red Roses’ clash with New Zealand on September 14.

The Independent UK

England rugby confirms Twickenham to be renamed Allianz Stadium

The RFU has confirmed a new deal to boost finances and ‘offer significant support to the grassroots game’

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

No protection for players from dangers of rugby turning professional – claim

A detailed claim on behalf of 480 former players has been served on World Rugby, the RFU and the WRU.

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