I'm Alastair Eykyn and I am a rugby commentator for BBC Radio and TV. My job also involves having my nose to the ground for all the interesting rugby stories. You can follow me on Twitter By Alastair Eykyn, BBC 5 live rugby commentator
Throughout its colourful history, the Rugby Football Union has proved itself world class when it comes to internecine warfare. The latest splurge of bloodletting, though, has shocked even seasoned RFU watchers.
To see the hierarchy of English rugby fighting like rats in a sack has been deeply unedifying if you happen to care about the sport. It must be deeply confusing even if you do not.
One RFU Council member was heard to remark recently that the governing body was "even managing to make Fifa look good". The reputation of the RFU is in tatters, and it is entirely of their own making.
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