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England to extend Borthwick contract as Pollock closes on £400,000 Northampton deal

Steve Borthwick will be handed a contract extension until after the 2028 Six Nations, giving the Rugby Football Union time to identify his successor if England flop at the World Cup next year

The Guardian - UK

Lloyds Bank to become England’s first back-of-shirt sponsor

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England to make major change to kit after striking sponsorship deal with Lloyds Bank

The bank’s name will be worn on the back of players’ shirts in a lucrative new partnership

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England set to offer Steve Borthwick contract extension beyond World Cup

The England head coach’s deal is set to be extended to provide clarity ahead of next year’s tournament

The Independent UK

Twickenham £660m makeover plan hit as locals push back against concert scheme

Local councillors have said the RFU’s plan to increase the number of non-sporting events at Twickenham does not address the effect on residents

The Guardian - UK

RFU forced to delay start of community rugby season due to drought in England

The season start date has been pushed back to the week commencing 21 September

The Independent UK

RFU expects £10m loss off the back of England’s worst Six Nations campaign

The failures contributed to the loss in the financial year ending June 2026, but the RFU insisted the union ‘continued to perform in line with our plans’

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Springbok thrashing leaves England praying Fiji don’t topple Borthwick project

Defeat at the hands of the world champions is no shame, but where is the evidence that Steve Borthwick’s side is improving?

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Saracens player escapes formal sanction over nightclub punch that sparked Stokes crisis

The ECB is understood to be bemused that no action will be taken against Totaa Auvaa after the incident at Rex Rooms in Chelsea

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RFU council member steps down over comments about Maggie Alphonsi

Matt Smith had questioned the rugby knowledge of the World Cup winner

The Independent UK

Prem Rugby season set for thrilling final day – but the real action is happening off the pitch

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Exclusive interview: After a season of fresh investment in the top flight, Gallagher Prem CEO Simon Massie-Taylor sits down with Harry Latham-Coyle to discuss the league’s future

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RFU council member punished for Maggie Alphonsi comment on Facebook

Matthew Smith had his privileges temporarily removed after which rugby pundit Alphonsi said she was ‘disappointed’ with the outcome

The Guardian - UK

RFU council member banned from Twickenham over Maggie Alphonsi message

Matt Smith questioned the World Cup winner’s knowledge of men’s rugby in a social media post

The Independent UK

Uefa drags its heels over action against Russia’s fake Ukrainian clubs

Imitation versions of Shakhtar Donetsk and Zorya Luhansk remain in Russian league, despite the real teams playing in Ukrainian competition

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RFU renews bid for concerts from world's biggest artists at Twickenham

The Rugby Football Union wants to hold 15 major non-sporting events annually at the stadium in south west London

The Independent UK

RFU sets out new plans to bring more concerts to Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium

Previous attempts to bring more events to the home of English rugby have been blocked

The Guardian - UK

The problem with RFU’s handling of Six Nations review is that England fans aren’t stupid

If supporters want transparency, they won’t find it in the rubber-stamping of Steve Borthwick’s coaching team

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RFU make decision on Steve Borthwick's England future after Six Nations review

English rugby’s governing body have concluded assessment of worst-ever campaign with Nations Championship looming and World Cup on the horizon

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RFU backs Steve Borthwick to lead England into 2027 World Cup after review

England’s fifth-place finish at this year’s Six Nations prompted “a thorough and honest review” by the governing body.

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Steve Borthwick set to lead England into 2027 Rugby World Cup after Six Nations review

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RFU backs Steve Borthwick to lead England for 2027 World Cup after Six Nations review

Steve Borthwick and his coaching staff have been backed to remain in charge of England’s men’s rugby team despite four defeats in the Six Nations

The Independent UK

RFU gives backing to Steve Borthwick after review of England’s worst-ever Six Nations campaign

England won just once in their campaign having begun as title hopefuls

The Guardian - UK

Andy Simpson, the unluckiest England rugby player in history, finally gets his Test cap

Andy Simpson, the long-suffering hooker who was on England’s bench for 21 Tests and lost part of his thumb, has received RFU recognition at last

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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.

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