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Under-fire RFU CEO Bill Sweeney: 'I've never thought about stepping down'
RFU CEO Bill Sweeney is adamant he is the right man to lead the organisation forward through the next men's Rugby World Cup cycle to 2027.
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British & Irish Lions Tour: Andy Farrell set to name first backroom staff - source
Andy Farrell is set to appoint his first backroom staff ahead of this summer's British & Irish Lions tour of Australia with Aled Walters and David Nucifora lined up for roles, a source has told ESPN.
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Six Nations: England facing injury crisis before Ireland clash
England are facing a potential injury crisis ahead of their Six Nations opener against Ireland with Jamie George ruled out and Alex Mitchell a doubt.
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Warren Gatland backs Wales to shock doubters
Coach Warren Gatland is counting on some returning old heads to lead his young Wales squad in the Six Nations and create a siege mentality following a team record run of 12 defeats in a row that has plunged the country's rugby into crisis.
Scotland boss Gregor Townsend backs squad depth
Losing captain Sione Tuipulotu to injury is a blow to Scotland's Six Nations hopes but coach Gregor Townsend believes it will offer the chance for others to make an impact.
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- RFU's Bill Sweeney won't walk away amid 'Succession' politics
- Six Nations: 20-minute red cards to be used for first time
- Six Nations: Warren Gatland optimistic Wales can call upon Taulupe Faletau for France clash
- Six Nations: Wales' Warren Gatland open to Louis Rees-Zammit return
- Six Nations: Maro Itoje ready to push England harder than ever
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