Irish structure is the way forward, says English rugby chief

ENGLAND RFU chief executive Francis Baron has admitted that the IRFU’s player and provincial structures is a template for success.

Baron believes English rugby needs a new structure to end conflict between the clubs and the national side.

“We’ve got to look at everything,” Baron said. “In the first six years of professionalism England led the way, we had very successful club performances and a successful England side.