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English Rugby's Leading Lights Turn To France To Escape Financial Strife

When England head to Lyon on Saturday to face France in a potential Six Nations title decider they will be shorn of four members of the side that took them to a surprise third place in the Rugby World Cup in October.

International Business Times

England vs Wales: Steve Borthwick insists Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is unfazed by noise ahead of Six Nations clash

The 21-year-old was born in Cardiff but has opted to represent England

Evening Standard

Alfie Barbeary could be banned for start of England’s Six Nations campaign

England could be without Alfie Barbeary for the start of the Six Nations, with the Bath No 8 facing a possible suspension

The Guardian - UK

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‘Zombie league’: Championship clubs push back against RFU’s tier-two plans

English rugby is heading for a political bust-up after second-tier clubs urged Rugby Football Union council members to delay the proposed new agreement

The Guardian - UK

England deal Wales Six Nations selection blow with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso call

Cardiff-born Exeter wing will attend Steve Borthwick's pre-tournament camp this week

Evening Standard

Steve Borhwick confirms Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Ethan Roots are on England's radar ahead of Six Nations

England boss to name squad on January 17

Evening Standard

Was rugby better in the old days? Try watching it and you will soon find out

The game is infinitely more skilful and entertaining than in the past and nostalgists should be careful what they wish for

The Guardian - UK

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Gloucester sign highly-rated fly half Charlie Atkinson from Leicester Tigers

The former Wasps star has left Tigers with immediate effect to complete the move to Kingsholm

The Independent UK

RFU’s three wise men bear gifts but revamp of English game will not be easy

While trio’s vision appeals to national side and the Premiership there is still work to be done in building trust with Championship sides

The Guardian - UK

Opening Champions Cup weekend proves it’s not all doom and gloom for English Premiership

Seven of England’s eight competing clubs secured victory on the opening weekend of continental competition

The Independent UK

Alfie Barbeary: ‘I’ve been honest that I’m not the biggest fan of the gym’

The Bath No 8 talks to Robert Kitson about why he is not an identikit sportsman and his aspirations to make the international grade with England

The Guardian - UK

Joe Launchbury not ready to retire from England duty but Harlequins homecoming remains his focus

Quins take on Saracens this weekend in London derby

Evening Standard

English rugby union adjusts to grim reality as RFU thrashes out new deal

Crisis-hit domestic game faces watershed season as remaining Premiership clubs await new professional game partnership

The Guardian - UK

RFU confirm conversations underway over possible British & Irish league

The future of the club game in Europe could be radically reshaped

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

On this day in 2018 – Christian Wade quits rugby in bid to launch NFL career

The then 27-year-old left Wasps but returned to rugby with Racing 92 in 2022 after failing to make the Buffalo Bills roster.

Evening Standard

Wasps reveal plans to move to Kent in search for new permanent home

Talks underway with short-term stay in Northampton eyed

The Guardian - UK

Premiership gains stardust of Russell and Mercer after pain of last season

A low-key start with World Cup absentees but big signings and Leicester’s likely challenge of Saracens offers fresh intrigue

Evening Standard

Jack Willis seeks renewed RFU talks in bid to keep England career alive

RFU deeming his case no longer meets the “exceptional circumstances” clause required for overseas-based players to represent Red Rose

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The Independent UK

England call up Jack Willis replacement for Rugby World Cup knockouts

Steve Borthwick has replenished his squad after Willis suffered a neck injury against Chile last week that ruled him out

Evening Standard

Jack Willis ruled out of Rugby World Cup with neck injury as England consider replacement options

The flanker has been unable to recover from the neck issue he picked up in England’s big win over Chile

The Independent UK

England suffer Rugby World Cup injury blow

Jack Willis has been ruled out of the rest of the tournament after suffering a neck injury against Chile

The Independent UK

English rugby ‘on the cusp of something spectacular’ despite year of turmoil, claims RFU CEO Bill Sweeney

Under-fire Bill Sweeney suggested that brighter times are ahead for the sport despite a year that has seen the demise of four professional clubs and an under-performing men’s national team

The Independent UK

Henry Arundell to be available for England in Six Nations despite move to France

The former London Irish man is set to move to Racing 92 in Paris after the Rugby World Cup

The Independent 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

English rugby in more strife as Championship winners cease trading

Last year’s second tier champions Jersey Reds look set to become the fourth club to fold in 12 months

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