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Former Scotland scrum-half Henry Pyrgos retires from rugby

He has since taken up a job in the financial sector, but is staying involved in rugby as an assistant coach with capital club Boroughmuir.

The National (Scotland)

‘Instrumental’ Dan Sheehan would be ‘big loss’ for Ireland – Mike Catt

The 24-year-old limped off during Saturday’s 29-10 victory over England.

The Independent UK

Duhan van der Merwe backs Scotland to let ‘X factor’ shine at Rugby World Cup

The 28-year-old South-Africa-born wing has seen his career take off emphatically in recent years.

The Independent UK

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When is the Women’s Rugby World Cup?

So far, Canada, England, France, and New Zealand have qualified for the next Women’s Rugby World Cup

Evening Standard

Bunker review system approved for World Cup despite Farrell controversy

World Rugby have confirmed use of the system for tournament while the England captain faces a second hearing after his red card against Wales

The Guardian - UK

Hosts France name Rugby World Cup squad stripped of injured star Ntamack

France coach Fabien Galthié named his final 33-man squad for the Rugby World Cup on Monday, gambling on the fitness of several key players after the home side’s talismanic fly-half Romain Ntamack was ruled out by injury.

France 24

Former England winger Matt Banahan joins Scotland Women backroom staff

Now 36, Banahan played the majority of his club rugby with Bath, and won 16 caps between 2009 and 2011.

The National (Scotland)

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Warren Gatland breaks new ground by naming Wales co-captains for Rugby World Cup

Wales will kick off their World Cup campaign against Fiji in Bordeaux

The Independent UK

Groundhog Day for England as Billy Vunipola joins Owen Farrell in the high tackle dock

Groundhog Day masquerades as a mainstream Hollywood comedy but lures in the viewer with a deeper existential message.

Evening Standard

Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake named Wales co-captains for Rugby World Cup

Gatland has chosen a split of 14 backs and 19 forwards for the tournament.

The Independent UK

English rugby ‘digging its own grave’ after Ireland humbling, says Cipriani

The former England fly-half took aim at England’s mindset following their heavy defeat on Saturday

The Independent UK

Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell head to the dock with bans looming

Steve Borthwick may have to rip up England’s World Cup plans with Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell both facing bans that would rule them out of the start of the tournament

The Guardian - UK

England must change course or they are heading for disaster at World Cup

England under Steve Borthwick are going nowhere, flat and plodding, and desperately need a tactical reboot before next month

The Guardian - UK

How long until we see this thrilling spectacle not as ‘women’s sport’, but simply ‘sport’?

It wasn’t the World Cup result we in England wanted, but what’s clear is that women’s sport of all kinds is triumphing, says podcaster and author Sue Anstiss

The Guardian - UK

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The Independent UK

Jac Morgan in line to captain Wales at Rugby World Cup

The Ospreys flanker is in pole position for the coveted job.

The Independent UK

Discipline key for Ireland coach Andy Farrell with ‘cards everywhere’

Ireland benefited from the dismissal of England number eight Billy Vunipola on Saturday evening.

The Guardian - UK

‘Incredibly disappointed’: Borthwick downcast after Ireland defeat

England have acknowledged their discipline needs to improve significantly if they are to be remotely competitive at this year’s Rugby World Cup

The National (Scotland)

Ben Healy opens up on journey to Scotland World Cup call-up

A few short months ago, Ben Healy’s sights were firmly focused on the fight for a regular place in the Munster team.

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Evening Standard

England continue to labour in difficult Dublin defeat ahead of Rugby World Cup

Red Rose lacking any kind of coherent plan under Steve Borthwick

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick hopes for quick outcome on Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell

For the second straight week, an England player had their sin-bin upgraded to a red card to throw their World Cup preparations into disarray.

Evening Standard

England pledge to stand by Billy Vunipola after red card against Ireland throws World Cup into doubt

Saracens back row sent off for head-high tackle on Andrew Porter

The Independent UK

Billy Vunipola red card adds more disciplinary drama as England beaten by Ireland

Ireland 29-10 England: England’s Rugby World Cup preparation was thrown into further disarray as Billy Vunipola was sent off in a disheartening loss

The Guardian - UK

Billy Vunipola red card adds to England woes in humbling defeat by Ireland

England’s No 8 was sent off after a high shoulder on Andrew Porter as Ireland scored five tries on their way to a 29-10 victory in Dublin

Evening Standard

England’s Rugby World Cup plans in disarray after damaging defeat to Ireland

Billy Vunipola given red card in 29-10 defeat in Dublin

The Guardian - UK

Inexperienced Wales suffer mauling at hands of ruthless South Africa

South Africa scored eight tries in a 52-16 thrashing of an inexperienced Wales side in Cardiff

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