England
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‘RFU redundancies to be expected’ – Will Greenwood
Former England centre Will Greenwood insisted that cost-cutting at the Rugby Football Union was inevitable due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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RFU set to make 139 redundant as £107m loss expected
The Rugby Football Union has announced it will make 139 positions redundant as part of cost-cutting measures to cope with Covid-19.
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Who’s hot and who’s not!
It’s time for our Monday wrap of who has their name in lights and who is making the headlines for all the wrong reasons over the past week.
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Blues re-sign hot prospect Hoskins Sotutu until 2022
Young number eight Hoskins Sotutu has agreed a new contract at the Blues until at least 2022, putting an end to speculation over his future.
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Sale Sharks circling to sign free agent Manu Tuilagi
Sale Sharks have made contact with Manu Tuilagi over a deal to sign the England international centre, the PA news agency understands.
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‘I don’t agree with banning Swing Low’ – Lewis Ludlam
Northampton Saints flanker Lewis Ludlam believes that the song ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ should continue to be a staple of England games.
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Leicester Tigers confirm Manu Tuilagi departure
England centre Manu Tuilagi is one of five players who has parted ways with Leicester after refusing pay cuts, the club said on Wednesday.
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Courtney Lawes set to stick with Northampton Saints
Courtney Lawes is expected to snub interest from France’s latest cash-rich club and commit his long-term future to Northampton Saints.
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‘I won’t sing Swing Low anymore’ – RFU chief
Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney has revealed that he will stop singing ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ due to its links to slavery.
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Chris Robshaw fears more talent could head overseas
Outgoing Harlequins stalwart Chris Robshaw has warned that English rugby’s latest civil war could drive a host of leading talent overseas.