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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

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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

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.

The Independent UK

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

Talks underway with short-term stay in Northampton eyed

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

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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

The National (Scotland)

The 5 former All Blacks aiming to topple Scotland for Tonga after eligibility tweak

Although we are still waiting for the first earth-trembling shock of the Rugby World Cup, there have been plenty of moments to savour for fans of…

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Evening Standard

Danny Cipriani interview: ‘Rugby is led in fear ... it will become a niche sport without changes’

Danny Cipriani reflects on rugby’s “fear-based coaching” and worries that the sport he loves will be a niche offering in next to no time without bold changes.

The Guardian - UK

Ireland determined to quell Tongan fire as heatwave fades at last

Temperatures are dropping but Andy Farrell will hope the intensity of his side does not with the Pacific islanders a significant step up

The Guardian - UK

Danny Cipriani: ‘I wasn’t a maverick. I was a decision maker’

Former England international talks to Donald McRae about conservatism stifling rugby union, grappling with grief and rediscovering his sense of self

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: Steve Borthwick faces huge challenge as England’s finest thrive elsewhere

The likes of Shaun Edwards, Andy Farrell and Mike Catt will all be serving England’s rivals in France in a sober reminder of the RFU’s disarray

The Guardian - UK

Premiership will take eight-week break to avoid Six Nations clash

Next season’s Premiership will take an eight-week break to avoid clashing with the Six Nations, ensuring England players are available for more club games

Glasgow Live

Glasgow council approves charity's plan to turn city centre office into cafe

Wasps Studios wants to convert a building on Osborne Street.

Birmingham Post

Ex-rugby prop now helping lift fellow former professionals into business

Former Wasps, Bath, Yorkshire Carnegie, Coventry and Hull union star forging his own business development brand

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