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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

Hundreds of rugby players win court battle for brain injury claims to proceed to trial

A judge has ruled that the claims can now proceed to trial

The Independent 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

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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

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

Promotion and relegation from Prem to be scrapped as rugby moves to franchise model

The Rugby Football Union council ‘overwhelmingly’ voted to approve a move to a franchise model which will begin in the 2026-27 season

The Guardian - UK

Kate watches rugby in first public appearance since Andrew arrest

The princess, patron of the Rugby Football Union, donned an England Rugby scarf to watch England take on Ireland on Saturday.

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Kate makes first public appearance since arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

The princess donned an England Rugby scarf to watch the Six Nations clash at Twickenham

The Independent UK

Kate makes Prince George admission as she reveals her children play rugby at home

The Princess of Wales told the England Women’s rugby team they had “inspired all the new generation” after their World Cup success

The Independent UK

Kate celebrated Red Roses World Cup match win ‘by dancing in a cowboy hat’

The Princess of Wales hailed the women’s Rugby World Cup champions when she hosted a Windsor Castle reception to celebrate their triumph

Evening Standard

Kate hosts Rugby World Cup winners at Windsor Castle

Kate hosted the winning women’s rugby squad, with the World Cup trophy taking centre stage at the reception

Evening Standard

Princess Kate to Welcome Women’s Rugby World Cup Winners in Rare Windsor Castle Appearance

Kate, confirming that the Princess of Wales will host a special reception at Windsor Castle to honor England’s Women’s Rugby Team after their World Cup triumph.

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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 Guardian - UK

Princess of Wales enjoyed dressing-room sing-song with England players

Kate, who is patron of the Rugby Football Union, visited the Red Roses’ changing room following their 47-7 win over Australia on Saturday.

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Bill Sweeney survives but unedifying saga has done English rugby little good

The chief executive of the Rugby Football Union survived a vote of no confidence by a decisive margin

The Guardian - UK

Robot rugby may be a way off but art of coaching is making way for science

As data reshapes coaching and tactics at club and international level, the numbers are increasingly king

The Independent UK

William and Kate cheer on rival sides at Six Nations match

The royals took their seats at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff to watch England and Wales compete in the competition’s final round of matches.

Evening Standard

William and Kate cheer on opposing sides at Six Nations match

The royals watched England and Wales compete in the competition’s final round of matches

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William and Kate to back rival teams at Wales v England Six Nations game

The prince is patron of the Welsh Rugby Union while the princess is patron of the Rugby Football Union.

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William and Kate to cheer on rival teams at Wales v England Six Nations game

The prince is patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, while Kate is patron of the Rugby Football Union.

Evening Standard

Kate wishes England rugby team good luck for Six Nations opening match

Kate is a royal patron of the Rugby Football Union while her husband, the Prince of Wales, is patron of the Welsh Rugby Union.

The Guardian - UK

Twickenham open to staging Six Nations games on Friday nights

The Rugby Football Union would consider staging England matches during the Six Nations on Friday nights if it works for broadcasters

The Guardian - UK

Record losses and bumper bonuses – the pay row tearing apart English rugby

Grassroots rebellion over executive pay has now seen the chair of the RFU board stand down – how did it come to this?

The National (Scotland)

Tom Ilube resigns as RFU chairman amid pay controversy

Tom Ilube has resigned as chairman of the Rugby Football Union amid controversy over executive pay.

The Guardian - UK

Grassroots rebellion to force out top RFU executives gathers momentum

Bill Sweeney and Tom Ilube could be ousted from the Rugby Football Union early next year with both senior figures facing a motion to be dismissed

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