All news on the topic: RFU

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Alex Waller tells Northampton time to deliver is now as they face must-win clash
“The potential and talent in this squad is unbelievable. But we’ve had that for two or three years now. The time for potential needs to stop now. We need to start acting on it"
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Smith: 'I want to win Champions Cup. To do that in England is extremely tough'
Harlequins' England fly-half says Premiership needs to match spending power of French clubs and stops short of ruling out move across Channel one day
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England ace Maro Itoje recalls a 'few experiences' of racism after RFU report
Following allegations made by Luther Burrell, a devastating RFU report concluded that racism has been experienced by players at all levels of elite rugby in England
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Former rugby and football stars start £300m brain injury compensation lawsuit
The case has been brought against the sports' respective governing bodies with former stars of rugby league, rugby union and football citing a negligence towards potential brain injuries
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England unfit for purpose of competing for Six Nations glory admits Borthwick
Ireland 29-16 England: Four-try Ireland complete Grand Slam to leave England with searching questions less than six months out from World Cup
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Chelsea planning new £2bn stadium but face four years away from Stamford Bridge
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has explored the possibilities of playing home games at Craven Cottage - the ground of rivals Fulham - as well as Twickenham while the work is carried out
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Eddie Jones claims RFU interfering with Steve Borthwick amid Marcus Smith pick
Marcus Smith was drafted in to face France last weekend in England's 53-10 defeat at Twickenham replacing captain Owen Farrell who was dropped amid struggling form against Wales
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World Rugby pushes for 'belly tackles' trial in attempt to reduce concussions
The RFU have already announced plans to lower the legal tackle height in the amateur game to the waistline from July and now World Rugby are urging other countries to trial something similar
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Championship leaders Ealing 'consider English rugby exit' amid merger talk
Ealing Trailfinders won the Championship last season but have been told they cannot be promoted to the Premiership as their stadium does not meet RFU's minimum requirements
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RFU make Wasps and Worcester decision as clubs' Championship fates decided
Wasps could return to top flight of English rugby as soon as next year following the RFU's decision to reinstate the club in the Championship, but the news isn't as positive for Worcester Warriors
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Italian journalist soaked by pint as Twickenham booze culture slammed
England's Six Nations victory over Italy was tarnished on Sunday, after an Italian journalist covering the match was covered in beer by a pint-throwing fan at Twickenham
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Farrell to be handed England keys to No.10 as Willis makes emotional return
Marcus Smith is set to be dropped to bench to make way for Farrell at fly-half against Italy - with Henry Slade and Ollie Lawrence combining in the centres
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England hero reflects on 2003 World Cup win while slamming rugby's new laws
England's Rugby World Cup winner Neil Back has spoken out on the RFU's new controversial laws and remembered the key to the famous 2003 World Cup win under Sir Clive Woodward
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Kevin Brown urges rugby league not to take up "ludicrous, dangerous" tackle law
Ex-England stand-off, 38, hopes sport doesn't follow rugby union's controversial route by making players tackle only from waist height down insisting it will be "disastrous" and could cause more concussions
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Eddie Jones opens up on bitter end to England career as he makes sack confession
Eddie Jones saw his seven-year tenure in charge of England come to an abrupt end in December after a poor autumn internationals campaign resulted in fans calling for his sacking
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Sam Warburton backs change of England coach to transform fortunes in Six Nations
“I don't think England would have competed at the World Cup if they had continued at the same trajectory. Bringing in a new coach really can invigorate a team. “I would not be surprised in the slightest if England pull a Six Nations championship out the bag"
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Rugby chiefs introduce waist-height tackle law in bid to reduce head injuries
The RFU have announced plans to lower the legal tackle height in the community game to the waistline, with the new rule set to come in later this year
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Eddie Jones admits England revenge mission as axed boss plots World Cup downfall
Eddie Jones was sacked from his role as England head coach in December following a poor run of form, and has since returned to his native Australia to take charge of the Wallabies
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Eddie Jones ‘held 14-month long secret talks while still in charge of England’
Eddie Jones has agreed a deal to take over as Australia boss ahead of the World Cup, less than a month after he was axed by England
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England collision course is Eddie Jones' dream and Twickenham suits' nightmare
England will likely meet Australia in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup - and that will mean a reunion with axed boss Eddie Jones as he was named new Wallabies coach
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RFU exploit loophole to allow Farrell to be named in England's Six Nations squad
England captain Owen Farrell will be free to play in their Six Nations opener against Scotland after the RFU took advantage of a loophole to ensure his ban for a dangerous tackle is fully served before the competition begins
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England relief as Owen Farrell cleared to start Six Nations despite ban
Owen Farrell has been handed an England reprieve with the Six Nations approaching, despite being handed a ban for a dangerous tackle while playing for Saracens
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Borthwick adds Marcus Smith mentor to England coaching team for Six Nations
New England boss Steve Borthwick has moved quickly to build a coaching team with the Six Nations fast approaching, and fans will be excited by the new appointment
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