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RFU issue Steve Borthwick future update as Andy Farrell rumours spread after Six Nations nightmare

Ireland boss had been tipped to step in for Red Rose but remains under contract until World Cup

Evening Standard

Andy Farrell not talking to RFU about England role ‘at present’ – Bill Sweeney

Sweeney has indicated that current head coach Steve Borthwick will be given the summer tour to orchestrate a revival.

The Independent UK

England respond to Andy Farrell links as Steve Borthwick plans become clearer in Six Nations review

A review of England’s worst-ever Six Nations campaign is set to conclude by the end of April

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RFU stops short of delivering full backing for Borthwick but denies Farrell talks

Rugby Football Union chief executive, has provided another strong indication that the head coach, Steve Borthwick, will lead England in this summer’s Nations Championship

The Guardian - UK

Paris paradox: did Borthwick liberate England or was it down to player power?

Despite a huge upswing in performance against France, England’s head coach still has a case to answer for what went wrong during the Six Nations

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick should trust Marcus Smith to unshackle England’s faltering attack

The Harlequins fly-half will win his 50th cap against France but it still appears the head coach lacks faith in him

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick confident he knows how to turn around England’s ailing fortunes

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney has backed Borthwick to continue as head coach.

The Independent UK

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RFU backs Steve Borthwick despite England’s historic Six Nations loss in Italy

Steve Borthwick has received the backing of Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney but Austin Healey has called for his sacking

The Guardian - UK

RFU issue verdict on Steve Borthwick’s England future amid Six Nations disaster

England in crisis after Italy defeat in Rome

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick given RFU backing as pressure builds amid dismal Six Nations

England slipped to a first loss against Italy on Saturday.

The Independent UK

RFU gives backing to Steve Borthwick after England beaten by Italy

Borthwick saw his side suffer a first ever defeat to the hosts in the Six Nations clash in Rome

The Independent UK

Make no mistake, this is now a full-blown crisis for England and Borthwick

The humiliation in Rome means it is now three defeats in a row for England, each more soul-destroying than the last

The Guardian - UK

RFU targets transport revamp and undercover police to sway Twickenham residents over concert plan

English rugby’s governing body is launching fresh proposals to convince local residents to back its plan to host more concerts for £660m Twickenham upgrade

The Guardian - UK

Pirates hope lure of Cornish Camelot will tempt franchise bargain hunters

Champ club have a plan to reach the top flight and hope investors will recognise their untapped potential

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New Nations Championship finals could be ‘three-day Super Bowl’ of rugby — but Twickenham will need new pitch

Twickenham will host six games in three days next November as the first edition of the new tournament concludes

The Guardian - UK

England have no plans to reward Borthwick with new deal despite winning run

The Rugby Football Union has no plans to begin talks with Steve Borthwick over extending his contract beyond 2027 ‘for the foreseeable future’ despite England’s 11-match winning streak

The Independent UK

RFU reveals stance on Steve Borthwick contract after England’s long winning run

Borthwick’s England have won their last 11 games with their head coach contracted through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK

RFU finances bounce back after record loss

After heavy criticism last year, Bill Sweeney earned £704,000 after surviving a vote of no confidence

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RFU could use ‘anti-pee paint’ to placate Twickenham locals in push for new licence

Residents have complained about post-event behaviour but the RFU wants to stage more events to fund Twickenham expansion

The Independent UK

Rugby rallies around Lewis Moody after MND diagnosis: ‘The most wonderful human’

Moody confirmed he was ‘quite emotional’ after his motor neurone disease diagnosis, but was hopeful he will be able to continue living normally for as long as possible

The Independent UK

Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody diagnosed with ALS

Lewis Moody, a former England rugby captain and 2003 World Cup winner, has been diagnosed with ALS

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Millions rely on Social Security, but common myths could shrink your benefits. Learn what most Americans get wrong -- and how to avoid costly mistakes.

The Independent UK

Review proposes disbanding RFU council and scrapping ‘dysfunctional’ structure

An independent review group has proposed removing the group once dubbed ‘57 old farts’ by former captain Will Carling

The Guardian - UK

RFU ‘old farts’ council could be scrapped in radical governance shake-up

The RFU council – the decision-making body infamously dubbed ‘57 old farts’ by Will Carling – is likely to be scrapped in a radical governance shake-up

The Guardian - UK

Saints’ Phil Dowson fears Premiership clubs ‘sleepwalking’ towards financial crisis

The Northampton director of rugby, Phil Dowson, fears the sport is ‘sleepwalking’ towards another club going bust and endorsed plans for the Premiership to become a franchised league

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