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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 · Aug 21, 2023

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 · Aug 21, 2023

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 · Aug 21, 2023

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 Independent UK · Aug 20, 2023

‘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 Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2023

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.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 19, 2023

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

Red Rose lacking any kind of coherent plan under Steve Borthwick

Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2023

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.

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2023

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

Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2023

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 Independent UK · Aug 19, 2023