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"We currently have a system in place where those players can only play a maximum number of games, but you lay out a calendar in such a way where those international players have their welfare managed much more directly, and they're playing the important games for their clubs and their international sides." … [Read more...] about Bill Sweeney: RFU CEO on the future for English rugby and global calendar alingment

England Women's great and RFU Council member Maggie Alphonsi, men's international Maro Itoje and cross-code icon Martin Offiah are among the current and former players who have publicly had their say on the use of the song, which has its origins in the slave trade. … [Read more...] about Swing Low, Sweet Chariot: RFU will heed players’ views, says CEO Bill Sweeney

There are still outstanding matches from this year's Six Nations to be fitted in as well and while Sweeney has not entirely ruled out playing the Southern Hemisphere nations, he told the Will Greenwood Podcast an eight-team competition based in Europe is expected to take place instead. … [Read more...] about RFU CEO Bill Sweeney outlines end-of-year international plans

Whyte defends his WBC interim title against Alexander Povetkin in the finale of Matchroom's Fight Camp on August 22, live on Sky Sports Box Office, and the Brixton man would be willing to challenge Fury before the end of the year if he emerges victorious. … [Read more...] about Tyson Fury could fight Dillian Whyte this year if agreement is reached, WBC confirm

"We are inspired by and grateful to the whole cricket family from the grassroots of the game right up to our elite teams for their incredible team spirit, for not just thinking about their own survival but also about how they can support the wider community. … [Read more...] about ECB’s ‘Together Through This Test’ campaign celebrates cricket’s initiatives during coronavirus crisis