Budget cuts puts squeeze on England Sevens

By SAM JACKSON
ENGLAND men’s and women’s Sevens players - some of whom are due to compete in next year’s Olympics -may not have their contracts renewed because of the financial impact of coronavirus.
The RFU are expecting revenue losses of up to £107m and said contracts may end this summer.
Players have been told to find new jobs.
“We are having to make difficult decisions,” an RFU statement said.
“To ensure we have a sustainable RFU we have announced a proposal to reduce the number of roles across the organisation.
“We have a...

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