FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 12 - The Untold Story

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

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023

English rugby union adjusts to grim reality as RFU thrashes out new deal

Crisis-hit domestic game faces watershed season as remaining Premiership clubs await new professional game partnership

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023

Jamie George wants England players to have a say on hybrid contracts: 'It has to be done in the right way'

The RFU have plans to issue 25 two-tier contracts from next season onwards

Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2023

Jamie George demands ‘clarity’ over hybrid contracts for England players

The RFU wants to tie 25 players to the deals that will give Steve Borthwick greater control over frontline members of his squad.

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023

Jamie George explains how England must evolve from ‘strong foundations’ built at World Cup

England overcame a difficult build-up to the tournament to finish third in France

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023

Borthwick’s England job begins now with a team only just starting out

England had grit, smarts, a set piece and a screw-you attitude so third place was fair – but there is real promise in the next generation

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023

RFU bans former council member for using racial slur to black volunteer

Andrew Sarek will not be allowed to attend an England match for 12 months after accepting an RFU charge but denying the words were racist

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023

World Rugby in reputational minefield with call on Curry and Mbonambi incident

The sport’s governing body, the Rugby Football Union and South Africa have all added fuel to the debate’s fire

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023

Tom Curry 'denied chance to have voice heard', says Steve Borthwick after World Rugby ruling on Bongi Mbonambi

England team-mates have rallied round the Sale flanker after World Rugby did not charge Bongi Mbonambi over alleged racist slur

Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2023