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Eddie Jones rebuked by RFU over remarks about ‘closeted’ public-school players

Eddie Jones has been rebuked by the Rugby Football Union for criticising the English game’s reliance on the private school system. England’s head coach said in a newspaper interview published over the weekend that “you are going to have to blow the ...

09 Aug 2022 at 15:24

Rugby Union

Andy Farrell highly regarded as RFU continues search for next England head coach

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is “regarded very highly” by the Rugby Football Union as plans to identify Eddie Jones’ successor as England boss continue. Jones eased mounting pressure on his position by masterminding this month’s 2-1 tour win in ...

21 Jul 2022 at 23:00

Rugby Union

RFU chief backs new Club World Cup to create Ryder Cup-style rivalry

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney supports plans for a revolutionary Club World Cup and believes it could encourage a Ryder Cup-esque rivalry between sides from the northern and southern hemispheres. Under bold proposals eight ...

21 Jul 2022 at 18:02

Sport

England heading in ‘right direction’ under Eddie Jones despite poor Six Nations

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney acknowledges that England’s failed Six Nations fell below expectations but remains convinced Eddie Jones is the right man to guide the side into the World Cup. England finished third in the ...

24 Mar 2022 at 16:25

Sport

Bill Sweeney convinced Eddie Jones best man to lead England into World Cup

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney denies Eddie Jones is immune from the sack but remains convinced he is still the best man to oversee England’s challenge for the World Cup next year. Sweeney insists Jones is not ...

24 Mar 2022 at 23:25

Sport

Rugby Football Union hopes Eddie Jones’ replacement will be English

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney has revealed that an English candidate would be the overwhelming preference to replace Eddie Jones when his contract expires after the 2023 World Cup. Twickenham has put ...

26 Mar 2022 at 23:25

Rugby Union

RFU chief Bill Sweeney backs reduced Premiership to help solve financial crisis

Bill Sweeney has thrown the Rugby Football Union’s support behind a 10-team Premiership to help solve the sport’s financial crisis. RFU chief executive Sweeney has insisted the governing body is still committed to the ...

16 Oct 2022 at 11:41

Rugby Union

Sacked England head coach Eddie Jones ‘wouldn’t have done anything differently’

Eddie Jones is unrepentant about prioritising the World Cup as he reflects without regret on his seven-year England reign. Jones was sacked a fortnight ago in response to England’s worst year of results since 2008 ...

21 Dec 2022 at 11:41

Rugby Union

MPs issue damning report on Premiership clubs’ ‘unsustainable’ finances

MPs have warned that the financial situation of Gallagher Premiership clubs is “clearly unsustainable” in a damning report on issues facing the professional game in England. The demise of former top-flight clubs ...

17 Jan 2023 at 00:01

Sport

RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney recovering in hospital after pulmonary embolism

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney is recovering in hospital after suffering a pulmonary embolism, the governing body has confirmed. Sweeney was admitted on Friday and the RFU said he is ...

03 May 2022 at 12:25

Luther Burrell finds ‘closure’ after allegations of racism at Newcastle upheld

Rugby Union

Luther Burrell’s allegations of racism at Newcastle upheld by investigation

Luther Burrell has found a “sense of closure” after an independent investigation found he was the victim of racial abuse during his time at Newcastle, although the Rugby Football Union has ruled out ...

05 Apr 2023 at 07:32

Rugby Union

Bill Sweeney believes English rugby is ‘on cusp of something quite spectacular’

Bill Sweeney is confident he remains the right man to lead the Rugby Football Union despite the English game being mired in crisis and claims that “we are on the cusp of something quite ...

04 Oct 2023 at 22:00

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