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The Latest Breaking News on Rugby Union

England reeling from loss of Anthony Watson in troubled World Cup build-up

Steve Borthwick said a complaint was being lodged with World Rugby over the disciplinary process that resulted in a four-match ban for Owen Farrell.

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup is a recipe for disaster unless England’s toothless attack finds bite

Steve Borthwick yet to convince ahead of must-win Fiji warm-up

Evening Standard

Wallabies class of 2003 know best how Eddie Jones can make a team sing

Australia faces different challenges at this year’s Rugby World Cup but with the same coach who will use their underdog status as fuel

The Guardian - AU

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England suffer double Rugby World Cup injury blow with Anthony Watson ruled out

Beleaguered England’s Rugby World Cup preparations have been dealt yet another blow with key winger Anthony Watson ruled out of the tournament with a calf injury.

Evening Standard

Tom Stewart handed full Ireland debut at hooker for final warm-up against Samoa

The 22-year-old won his first Test cap as a replacement against Italy earlier this month.

The Independent UK

Courtney Lawes to win 100th cap in England’s final World Cup warm-up against Fiji

Ben Earl starts at number eight after Billy Vunipola’s suspension, while George Ford is again England’s fly half

The Independent UK

Courtney Lawes to captain England on 100th cap vs Fiji as Steve Borthwick makes nine changes

Ben Earl and George Ford start in place of suspended Billy Vunipola and Marcus Smith

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Schoolboy goalkicker Corey Domachowski ready for World Cup debut at prop

The Cardiff forward made his Wales breakthrough in time to earn selection in Warren Gatland’s squad for France.

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick’s unconvincing England a result of RFU’s botched plan

Head coach’s succession to Eddie Jones now looks like a hospital pass from the sport’s governing body as the World Cup looms

The Guardian - UK

Burley's southern stint takes her to the top

Kate Burley has been named in the Silver Ferns for the first time, after a standout season with the Southern Steel pushed her out of her comfort zone.

Newsroom.co.nz

‘He lost a bet’: breezy All Blacks joke about former coach helping Australia

A relaxed Ian Foster adopted the perfect tone when discussing Steve Hansen before New Zealand’s final World Cup warm-up

The Guardian - UK

Gregor Townsend: It is time for Scotland to raise their game ahead of World Cup

The Scots face Georgia in their final warm-up match.

The Independent UK

The key questions as England prepare for their World Cup campaign

Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola are suspended.

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick faces a mammoth task as England problems continue to mount ahead of Rugby World Cup

Farce after farce has left Red Rose with it all to do

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Owen Farrell banned from England’s first two Rugby World Cup matches

Owen Farrell will miss England’s first two World Cup matches against Argentina and Japan after the decision to rescind his red card was overturned

Evening Standard

England vs Fiji: Kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

England face Fiji at Twickenham in their final World Cup warm-up match.

Evening Standard

Owen Farrell to miss start of Rugby World Cup after 10-hour appeal reinstates red card

England captain banned for opening two games after World Rugby appeal

The Independent UK

Louis Rees-Zammit fit and raring to go with Wales

The prolific try-scorer has earned his chance on rugby union’s biggest stage.

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The Guardian - UK

Rees-Zammit warns World Cup rivals to ‘watch out’ for Wales’ attacking pace

Louis Rees-Zammit has claimed he is even quicker than he was last season and has told the rest of the rugby world to “watch out” for Wales’s backline

The National (Scotland)

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 Independent UK

‘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.

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

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

France 24

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.

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