Tonight's rugby news as English club release statement over racism investigation and bold World Club Cup plans advance
Here's your rugby evening headlines for Sunday July 24.
Bill Sweeney Sport News
Rugby authorities to seek racism feedback in wake of Luther Burrell allegations
English rugby authorities will launch a feedback process to discover the extent of racism in the game in the wake of allegations made by former England international Luther Burrell.
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.
RFU chief backs new Club World Cup to create Ryder Cup-style rivalry
Plans for a revolutionary ‘Club World Cup’ could encourage a Ryder Cup-esque rivalry between sides from the northern and southern hemispheres, according to Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney.
Eddie Jones is 'the guy' to take England to 2023 World Cup: RFU chief
Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney said Thursday that Eddie Jones is the right man to lead England into next year's World Cup following a morale-boosting series win in Australia.
Eddie Jones backed to lead England at 2023 World Cup by RFU chief
Eddie Jones has been backed to lead England at next year’s Rugby World Cup after the Rugby Football Union insisted “Eddie is the guy to take us there”.
Eddie Jones backed to lead England at World Cup by RFU chief Bill Sweeney
Eddie Jones has been backed to lead England at next year’s World Cup after the Rugby Football Union insisted “Eddie is the guy to take us there”.
Burrell hopes to inspire younger players to speak out about racism
Former England centre Luther Burrell said he hopes that by speaking out about racism in rugby he will inspire younger players to follow suit.