Why England are yet to reap rewards of £264m deal with Rugby World Cup only a year away | Gerard Meagher

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What happened

Two years on from landmark investment no one would describe Borthwick’s side as world-leading but the Prem is thriving This month marks two years since the power brokers of the English game held court at Twickenham, sat in the kind of room where old…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Guardian and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:47:48 UTC.

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Results, confirmed transfers and injury news change squads, competition odds and contract value, so this is the kind of sports story worth following rather than routine fixture chatter.

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  1. Why England are yet to reap rewards of £264m deal with Rugby World Cup only a year away | Gerard Meagher

  2. England v Sri Lanka: second men’s one-day cricket international – live

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