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Borthwick given RFU backing for World Cup even if England flop in Nations Championship

RFU chief Bill Sweeney offers full support to Borthwick England boosted by fly-half Fin Smith’s return to training Steve Borthwick has been given the Rugby Football Union’s unequivocal backing to lead England into the World Cup next year even if the team flop this autumn. Borthwick’s contract was extended in September to end after the 2028 Six Nations – despite England posting their worst Six Nations performance this year – to avoid speculation in the buildup to the tournament next year. But the head coach remains under pressure on the back of five defeats in the past seven matches. Continue r

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Goalkeeper Jesús Owono experiencing ‘hardest days of my life’ after De Miguel’s death

Owono says he feels ‘huge pain’ over tragedy Investigation into medical attention De Miguel received The FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono said he was enduring the “hardest days of my life” after he was involved in the collision that led to the death of the Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel. Owono had raced out of his goal and crashed into De Miguel in added time at the end of the Spanish second division match on Monday afternoon, causing the striker to experience a cardiorespiratory arrest. De Miguel was taken to hospital in Santa Cruz de Tenerife but never regained consciousness and died on T

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Real Madrid close on agreement to sign Manchester United 16-year-old JJ Gabriel

Madrid hope to bring in forward during January United to consider legal action if they feel rules broken Real Madrid are closing in on signing JJ Gabriel, though Manchester United will consider legal action if the club believe any rules have been broken. Madrid have offered the 16‑year‑old forward a multi‑year contract and, subject to final talks, hope to bring him to the Bernabéu in January. Gabriel is registered with United’s academy until the end of the season and it is understood the club have yet to be contacted by the player’s camp or Real Madrid regarding the proposed move. Continue rea

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