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Sweeney demands discipline from card-happy England

Sweeney demands discipline from card-happy England
BBC News Wednesday 04 November 2026, 17:00 UTC 1 min read
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England are the second-best side in the world when they can keep 15 players on the pitch, says Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney.

England are the second-best side in the world when they can keep 15 players on the pitch, says Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney.
Sweeney (ORG) England England (LOCATION) Rugby Football Union (ORG) Bill Sweeney (PERSON)
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