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No pressure on Fin Smith to outdo Finn Russell in Calcutta Cup – Ollie Lawrence

An intriguing subplot to Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations showdown is the battle at number 10.

The Independent UK

Consortium led by F1 legend Eddie Jordan buys London Irish out of administration

Former F1 team owner spearheads purchase of club, which fell into administration in June 2023

The Independent UK

Who is Matt Sherratt? Why Wales have turned to the Cardiff coach to replace Warren Gatland for the Six Nations

The Englishman will step in for the remainder of the Six Nations after the mid-tournament axing of Gatland

The Independent UK

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Government officials ‘more pessimistic’ about financial health of rugby union

Fate of Worcester, Wasps and London Irish has left DCMS officials concerned about the state of the sport

The Guardian - UK

Rory Sutherland insists he can shine for Scotland after off-field upheaval

The former Edinburgh prop had been at Worcester, Ulster and Oyonnax since 2021 before returning to Scotland with Glasgow last summer.

The Independent UK

Cost of Premiership rugby’s failed three underlined with £30m loans yet to be recovered

Wasps, Worcester and London Irish went out of business in 2022/23

The Independent UK

Premiership clubs ‘teetering on edge’ face government scrutiny over loans

Premiership rugby clubs are set to come under further scrutiny by the government over the repayments of their £124m Covid bailout loans

The Guardian - UK

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Lawrence ‘grateful’ for Jones’ tough love amid criticism of toxic England regime

Ollie Lawrence questioned why Eddie Jones was ‘on his case’ when he was the England head coach but has reached conclusion home truths have shaped him

The Guardian - UK

Sanderson v Diamond friendship on sidelines in battle of the north

Newcastle head to Sale on the back of a 24-game Premiership losing streak and with a pressing need to attract a fresh audience to rugby union in the north

The Guardian - UK

New Edinburgh contract 'no-brainer' says Duhan van der Merwe

Duhan van der Merwe has played in France and England and could command lucrative offers from far and wide. But after signing a one-year contract…

The National (Scotland)

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

RFU urges Championship clubs to get on board with major revamp of English rugby

Enhanced contracts for England players, a revamped second tier and a cap on Premiership squad sizes are all on the table

The Independent 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

Premiership Women’s Rugby 2023-24 preview: new faces and absent friends

A new era for the women’s domestic game in England kicks off on Saturday but there are clouds on the horizon

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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 National (Scotland)

Rory Sutherland eyes 'massive opportunity' as Scotland face off against Tonga

The loose-head prop is currently a free agent and on the look out for a new club.

The Independent UK

Rory Sutherland hopes strong show against Tonga helps him find a fresh challenge

The 31-year-old is currently without a club.

Evening Standard

Ollie Lawrence interview: England centre aiming to repay Steve Borthwick faith after overcoming hurdles

Powerful midfielder aiming to shine in World Cup campaign after Bath reset and moving on from Worcester’s sad demise

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The Guardian - UK

Ollie Lawrence: ‘I’ve got a lot more to show in an England jersey’

Dropped by Eddie Jones and at Worcester when they went under, the powerful back has made it into the England World Cup squad

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

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Wales players have days to convince Gatland and Cardiff-Ospreys talks emerge

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond

The Independent UK

Premiership Rugby launches Sporting Commission after season of turmoil

The new group will have decision-making powers on sporting and regulatory issues after the collapse of Wasps, Worcester and London Irish.

The Independent UK

Premiership Rugby launches powerful new Sporting Commission

The new group will have decision-making powers on sporting and regulatory issues after the collapse of Wasps, Worcester and London Irish.

The Guardian - UK

Rugby league strives to step up amid Premiership’s collective crisis

With tens of thousands of union fans left without a club, rugby league may attempt an expansion into other strongholds

The Guardian - UK

‘Rugby needs a reset’: Premiership collapses show need for total reform

More pain could follow the calamities at Wasps, Worcester and London Irish but the determination exists to fight for rugby’s future

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