Franchise model under consideration would target expansion and end relegation in top level of men’s game
Bill Sweeney faces vote on his future after row over pay and support for grassroots game
Home of English rugby will be rebranded from September as part of agreement with German insurer
National side and league organiser in talks to address ‘conflict’ between game’s different tiers
Side suspended from league by RFU and faces similar fate to rival Worcester Warriors as financial woes worsen
The England rugby head coach on his leadership mistakes and trying to maximise ‘the potential of the team’
Rugby and horseracing benefit from rescue package, but upper level of men’s football and cricket miss out
Bristol City boss rejects arguments that billionaire owners should bear all pandemic pain
RFU projects revenue shortfall of £145m and warns over grassroots game
Safety and commercial concerns remain but football, rugby and cricket begin talks to resume play in pandemic
Scandal-hit club sold its leadership philosophy to Allianz, Investec and Lidl
Nigel Wray’s ‘ill-considered approach’ led to Premiership Rugby champions’ relegation
First tournament held in Asia has left unexpectedly permanent stamp on the sport
Semi-final victory over All Blacks could lift sagging revenues
Risk of holding tournament ouside sport’s strongholds appears to be paying off
Steve Brown has been criticised by some of the game’s leading figures in recent weeks
Sport’s top clubs in England consider rival bids
Waning interest from corporate sponsors and broadcasters adds to pressure for results
Private equity deal would be biggest change to the sport since 1995
Murrayfield increasingly mixed ahead of 125th Calcutta Cup match
South Africa and Ireland say emphasis on profit could damage the game
What makes the England rugby coach special is his insight into a player’s soul, writes Derek Wyatt
RFU backs selection by age after Wellington School changes policy to reduce injuries
There can be no favourites — selection must be based on form, writes Will Carling
RFU funds pay for sport’s introduction to more than 400 secondaries
