Henry Arundell, the 21-year-old England winger, has decided to stay with Racing 92 in France until 2026, rejecting offers from Bath and the RFU. This choice makes him ineligible for the 2024 Six Nations. Arundell's decision has sparked discussions about the impact on English rugby and the RFU's vision. Stuart Lancaster, the former England coach, has expressed his opinion on Arundell's move, highlighting the player's confidence and maturity in living in France at a young age. The decision has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the new hybrid contract system in English rugby.
It may have stopped his chances to play for England, but Henry Arundell made a smart choice. He suits the Parisian style of play more.
It may have stopped his chances to play for England, but Henry Arundell made a smart choice. It suits the Parisian style of play more.
Henry Arundell has signed a two-year extension to his contract at French Top 14 club Racing 92, meaning the England winger cannot play at the Six Nations in 2024. https://t.co/gjruInpoNo
🗣️ “I’d like to know how many players there is that are 20-21 who have left their country and become a success?” 🏴 Chris Ashton can't understand why Henry Arundell would stay in France. https://t.co/ZQbSBNTkju
🗣️ “I’d like to know how many players there is that are 20-21 who have left their country and become a success?” 🏴 Chris Ashton can't understand why Henry Arundell would stay in France. https://t.co/ZQbSBNSMtW
Breaking: As forecast, Henry Arundell has signed a contract extension with Racing 92, making him ineligible for 🏴 as a result. New deal is for two additional seasons to the current one and will mean he'll be in Paris until 2026. @MailSport story to follow.
BREAKING: Racing 92 statement: Henry Arundell confirms his future #EnglandRugby Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/cDE1pOiesZ
🇫🇷 Staying. England wing Henry Arundell signs with Racing 92 until 2026. https://t.co/2JTQnMd2eL
🇫🇷 Staying. England wing Henry Arundell re-signs with Racing 92 until 2026. https://t.co/2JTQnMd2eL
🎀 BREAKING: He’s gone! Henry Arundell is officially confirmed as a Racing 92 player for next season and will stay until 2026.
✍️ "Henry Arundell's decision is a hammer blow to the credibility of the Premiership, the magnetism of the England jersey and the RFU’s overall vision." @AlexMLowe says alarm bells should be ringing after the 21-year-old's choice to stay in France ⬇️ https://t.co/9Y7nAjHkpF
‘It’s deeply ironic that Stuart Lancaster is luring one of England’s best players to France with the promise of career development’ That thought and more on Henry Arundell’s decision to turn down England and sign for Racing 92 ⬇️ https://t.co/S5uYw9aOeE https://t.co/S5uYw9aOeE
❌ Henry Arundell is set to reject the RFU's offer. ✍️ He will sign a new deal with French side Racing 92. https://t.co/osXqCjbI9P
English rugby’s new hybrid contract system unlikely to be enough to convince Henry Arundell to leave Racing 92 but there is hope it will keep Maro Itoje at Saracens. Story for @MailSport with @Nik_Simon88 https://t.co/MJEAyCyU5S
🏉 Henry Arundell to put England career on hold by staying in France https://t.co/6psvZT2ft4
🇫🇷 Henry Arundell will stay at Racing 92, having rejected a joint offer from Bath & the RFU. He is ineligible for the 6 Nations; despite Bill Sweeney saying in Oct he wouldn’t be. After he spoke exclusively @TimesSport on Thurs, no surprise! Full story 👇🏼https://t.co/AXk3CjZBYm
Henry Arundell has rejected an offer to return to England next season and will take a lower salary to stay at the Top 14 side Racing 92 until 2026. It is understood that the 21-year-old will not be eligible for the 2024 Six Nations. Read the full story 🔽 https://t.co/sTtLaNioMd
Exclusive: Henry Arundell to put England career on hold by staying in France ✍️ @GavinMairs #TelegraphRugby
📰 THE RIL MUST READ The battle for one of England's most prized players continues. @CRichardsonTel & @GavinMairs have revealed that Arundell won't be eligible for England this Six Nations if he ends up opting for Racing 92. An almighty tug of war: https://t.co/ldc77bd3ya
🚨 EXCLUSIVE🚨 Henry Arundell will be ineligible to play for England at the 2024 Six Nations – unless he joins Bath ✍️ @CRichardsonTel #TelegraphRugby | #SixNations
“The best scenario for everyone and for English rugby is that I get to play for Racing and for England.” Henry Arundell on playing for ‘the Real Madrid of rugby’, his desire to succeed for the Lions, and Stuart Lancaster ⬇️ Read below | ✍️@willgkelleher https://t.co/bvSrqT7oOg
"The confidence and maturity to live in France on his own, not many 21-year-olds would choose to." - The Stuart Lancaster verdict on his new Racing winger Henry Arundell, with Liam Heagney 👨💻 #TOP14 #EnglandRugby Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/i72kWA0Qst
"The confidence and maturity to come and live in France on his own, not many 21-year-olds would choose to." - The Stuart Lancaster verdict on England winger Henry Arundell, with Liam Heagney 👨💻 #TOP14 #EnglandRugby Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/i72kWA0Qst