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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

The Independent UK

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

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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

The Guardian - UK

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 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 Independent 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

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

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

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The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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 Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

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

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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.

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

The Guardian - UK

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

‘It’s not about punishing’: Five key issues for English rugby to resolve after the Six Nations

Steve Borthwick will be reprieved by the RFU’s review but there are other factors at play from the makeup of his backroom team to the conveyor belt of talent

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The Independent UK

Eddie Jones explains why England should stand by Steve Borthwick

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Eddie Jones says it would be ‘foolhardy’ for England to sack Steve Borthwick despite worst-ever Six Nations

England lost four of their five matches in this year’s Six Nations under Steve Borthwick

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 Independent UK

Jamie George says England’s players are right behind Steve Borthwick

The Rugby Football Union will investigate England’s worst performance in Six Nations history.

The Guardian - UK

George backs Borthwick to lead England at World Cup and takes aim at South Africa

Jamie George said the head coach is ‘the perfect person’ to lead England into the World Cup, adding that the Nations Championship game against the Springboks will be ‘an amazing opportunity’

The Independent UK

England have a blueprint for the future – but something has to change after worst-ever Six Nations

A superb performance in Paris against France gave England hope of a brighter future – but why did it take so long for them to deliver the reaction they had promised?

The Guardian - UK

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