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Premiership returns amid fanfare but old problems lurk in background

There are likely to be record ticket sales over Christmas but the financial and physical health of clubs and players respectively is still a concern

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2024

Four Lions revealed to be part of group suing authorities over brain injuries

Lawyers have withdrawn their application for anonymity for 43 players in a lawsuit as World Rugby, RFU and WRU ask for end to delays in case

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2024

RFU’s annual report shows a worrying decline. Has it lost its purpose?

Beneath headline figures of the chief executive’s bumper pay packet, what does the RFU stand for and want to achieve?

The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024

RFU accused of betraying game over Premiership promotion criteria

The former England back Simon Halliday, who was chair of the Championship, told the RFU it had betrayed clubs below the Premiership

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2024

Francis Baron: ‘The RFU is not expecting to make a profit for almost 10 years. You can’t go on like this’

Man who led English rugby’s governing body for 12 years is urging game to ‘wake up’ amid potential record losses

The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2024

Steve Borthwick is safe for now – but history shows a cautionary tale for underperforming England

Small signs of progress have been shown by England this November but Borthwick is under pressure after five consecutive defeats

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2024

Steve Borthwick feels he still has RFU’s backing after England’s latest loss

England have lost their last five games.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2024

Steve Borthwick delivers verdict on RFU support after England fall to fifth straight defeat

England’s win rate under Borthwick has now dropped below 50 per cent

Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2024

England warn rebels that joining rugby breakaway would end Test careers

Plans afoot for a new global league with eight franchise teams but England insist any ‘rebel players’ who join won’t be picked for the national side

The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2024

RFU and players back Steve Borthwick despite England’s losing streak

The England head coach Steve Borthwick retains the unequivocal support of the Rugby Football Union despite four consecutive defeats, the Guardian understands

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2024