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English rugby set for contract overhaul in boost to Steve Borthwick as RFU issue warning to Championship clubs

Sabbaticals could become more common as player management comes into greater focus

Evening Standard

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

England player welfare at heart of RFU’s enhanced ‘hybrid’ contract plan

Deals will be offered to up to 25 England internationals from next season with Owen Farrell likely to be among them despite missing the Six Nations

The Guardian - UK

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England to improve mental health support after Owen Farrell takes Test break

Farrell made the shock decision weeks after leading England to a third-place finish at the World Cup, during which he was regularly booed by fans.

The Independent UK

Jim Mallinder to step down as Scottish Rugby performance director at end of season

Jim Mallinder, who has been Scottish Rugby’s performance director since August 2019, is to leave his post at the end of this season.

The National (Scotland)

Eddie Jones out to salvage reputation back in Japan

After his England and Australian adventures ended in failure and acrimony, Eddie Jones is looking for redemption with his new job on an old stamping ground.

AAP

Henry Arundell ineligible for England after committing to Racing 92 until 2026

The wing and full-back Henry Arundell will be ineligible for England until June 2026 after his contract extension with Racing 92 was confirmed

The Guardian - UK

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Henry Arundell set to pause England career by extending France stay with Racing 92

Former London Irish wing is expected to sign a new two-year contract in Paris, making him off limits for international selection

Evening Standard

Henry Arundell handed Six Nations ultimatum as England star told he must agree Gallagher Premiership return

Bath are the frontrunners to sign Arundell should he return to England next season

Evening Standard

RPA chief Christian Day urges more mental health support in rugby

Exclusive: Rugby Players' Association general secretary insists clubs and the RFU can do more to help the sport's stars

Evening Standard

Stuart Lancaster vows to help Henry Arundell push England claims after Racing 92 switch

Former London Irish wing is already excelling in France as he looks to play important Six Nations role

Evening Standard

Stuart Lancaster: Arundell has big England call to make and I’ll back him

Stuart Lancaster has warned ‘there’s a decision to be made’ by Henry Arundell on his future and says the debate on eligibility for England internationals playing overseas is ‘very tricky’

The Guardian - UK

England stars want Test sabbaticals clause in hybrid deals

England's top players are focused on improving provision around mental health and physical rest

Evening Standard

Phil Vickery and Gavin Henson among ex-players suing rugby authorities over brain injuries

The request for a GLO was on Friday rejected in London's High Court

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Diverse player list makes scale of damage clear in lawsuit against World Rugby

The authorities must not lose sight of the fact that they have a game, and a lot of wounded men and women, to look after

The Guardian - UK

Fallout from Eddie Jones exit contributes to RFU costs rising by £4.7m

The RFU’s decision to sack Eddie Jones and replace him with Steve Borthwick contributed to increased England costs of nearly £5m, according to the organisation’s annual report for the year ending June 2023

The Guardian - UK

Phil Vickery and Gavin Henson among rugby players in brain injury legal claim

Phil Vickery was joined by fellow 2003 Rugby World Cup winner Mark Regan among 226 names released following high court hearing

The Guardian - UK

RFU must step up and pay best players to stay in England, insists Lawes

The former England captain Courtney Lawes says the game’s authorities have to acknowledge that top-level rugby is a short career and players should be paid what they are worth

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Evening Standard

High Court to rule in landmark hearing on 268 rugby players' brain injury claim

Day of reckoning in bid to combine claims into group litigation against governing bodies

The Guardian - UK

Arundell’s French adventure puts pressure on Borthwick and RFU

With every eye-catching Racing 92 appearance, the full-back’s England future will come under more scrutiny

The Guardian - UK

‘There isn’t a plan’: frustration and defiance in rugby’s Championship

Years of dwindling funds and central support plus lack of appreciation for the work done has left Championship clubs and national leagues teetering on the brink

Evening Standard

Owen Farrell: Full steam ahead for England and Saracens captain with no retirement plans

32-year-old intends to play on for as long as he can, with making another World Cup in 2027 the obvious target

Evening Standard

England need spirit of 2003 to repeat feat of rugby world domination

Lawrence Dallaglio and Martin Johnson look, 20 years on, at the World Cup win and steps the current squad must take

Evening Standard

RFU confident over keeping Maro Itoje in England despite funding changes

Saracens lock to be earmarked for a new hybrid contract as part of plans to stop England players from heading overseas

The Independent UK

England announce return of ‘A team’ and reveal date of Portugal clash

England’s second-string side will return to action as head coach Steve Borthwick bids to build greater depth

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