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The Latest Breaking News from The Rugby Football Union

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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London Irish face winding-up petition over unpaid tax bill

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

The Independent 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 Guardian - UK

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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

The Independent UK

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”

Daily Mirror

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

New Zealand's Mitchell to become England women's rugby coach

London (AFP) - Former All Blacks coach John Mitchell is to take over as the head coach of the England women's team later this year, the Rugby Football Union announced Thursday.

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New Zealand's Mitchell to become new England women's rugby coach

London (AFP) - Former All Blacks coach John Mitchell is to take over as the head coach of the England women's team later this year, the Rugby Football Union announced Thursday.

AFP

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

Players' chief wants fair reward for 'rising' England rugby women

London (AFP) - With England set to run out in front of a record crowd when they face France in a Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider, a players' representative on Friday urged the Rugby Football Union to make sure they receive proper financial reward for growing the game.

AFP

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

The Guardian - UK

Racism experienced 'in every area of elite rugby' in England: survey

London (AFP) - Racism has been experienced by players at all levels of elite rugby in England, according to a survey published by the Rugby Football Union.

AFP

RFU survey reveals racism experienced by players ‘in every area of elite rugby’

The Rugby Football Union pledged to ramp up efforts to tackle discrimination after its own inclusion and diversity survey found that ‘in every area of elite rugby … players had experienced some form of racism’

The Guardian - UK

England can still thrive at World Cup despite dismal Six Natons, says Ugo Monye

England won just two of five games in Steve Borthwick’s first Six Nations in charge and the World Cup is six months away

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England’s restriction on overseas-based players to stay – Premiership Rugby CEO

Massie-Taylor insists there is no desire among Premiership sides nor the Rugby Football Union to relax the rule.

Bristol Post

Bristol Bears' expert brain can help England Women secure Six Nations glory

Abbie Ward has transferred her talents from the lineout to the touchline as the Red Roses prepare to defend their title

The Independent UK

On this day in 2005: Andy Farrell signs for Saracens to switch rugby codes

Great Britain rugby league captain Andy Farrell switched codes to union and signed for Saracens on this day in 2005.The Rugby Football Union (RFU) confirmed Farrell’s three-year contract with Sarries.Current Ireland head coach Farrell had enjoyed 13 heavily-decorated years at Wigan, winning 34 caps for Great Britain and 11 for…

AFP

England's Sarah Hunter to retire after record-breaking rugby career

London (AFP) - England captain Sarah Hunter will hang up her boots after Saturday's Women's Six Nations opener against Scotland, the Rugby Football Union announced on Tuesday.

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England v France referee Ben O'Keefe, the top official who left Eddie Jones furious

The New Zealander found himself in the crosshairs of the former England boss

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