Owen Farrell: Why World Rugby have appealed England captain’s rescinded red card Global governing body will contest the disciplinary panel’s reasoning in their decision Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2023
Owen Farrell absence dominates build-up – Ireland v England talking points The England captain could miss the start of the World Cup. The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023
England ‘so far away’ from looking like winning the Rugby World Cup, says Lawrence Dallaglio Red Rose avoided all out crisis last weekend but problems remain Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2023
Bazball left Australians scratching their head during Ashes: Ricky Ponting NEW DELHI: Legendary Ricky Ponting feels England's innovative 'Bazball' approach left the Australian team in a state of disarray during the recently concluded Ashes series which ended in a 2-2 draw. The approach led to a remarkable turnaround for the English side, who managed to recover from a daunting 0-2… The Times of India · Aug 18, 2023
Ireland vs England: Owen Farrell conspicuous by absence as George Ford and Marcus Smith prepare for audition Circus around red card has dominated build-up Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2023
How to watch Ireland vs England: TV channel, online stream and start time for World Cup warm-up The World Cup warm-up takes place at the Aviva Stadium The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023
How to watch Wales vs South Africa: TV channel, online stream and start time for World Cup warm-up Everything you need to know ahead of the World Cup warm-up fixture The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023
England coach Steve Borthwick says Owen Farrell target of ‘personal attacks’ World Rugby has appealed against the decision to rescind Farrell’s red card for a dangerous tackle. The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023
Steve Borthwick hits out at ‘disappointing’ Owen Farrell saga as England suffer appeal setback A furious Steve Borthwick lambasted the Owen Farrell disciplinary saga, bemoaning the fact his England captain now has to wait until next week to discover his Rugby World Cup fate. Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2023
WRU boss says Wales coach Warren Gatland ‘one of the best in the world’ Gatland inherited a squad that lost nine out of 12 Tests last year. The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023
Angry Borthwick hits out over ‘personal attacks’ in Farrell’s red-card row Steve Borthwick has lashed out at World Rugby’s decision to appeal against a rescinded red card and left him out of England’s 23 to face Ireland The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2023
Owen Farrell left out of England squad to face Ireland amid World Rugby appeal as George Ford starts Farrell could still face a World Cup ban after World Rugby appealed the decision to overturn his red card Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2023
England leave out Owen Farrell for Ireland test amid ongoing disciplinary case George Ford starts at fly half while Courtney Lawes captains England in Dublin The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023
Abi Tierney ‘a major coup for Welsh rugby’ after becoming WRU chief executive Previous CEO Steve Phillips resigned in January amid allegations of a “toxic culture” at the organisation. The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023 Eddie Jones lashes out at ‘worst press conference ever’ wearing Crocodile Dundee hat Jones has more issues to contend with after attack coach Brad Davis quit just weeks before the World Cup begins
Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2023 Owen Farrell faces fresh Rugby World Cup ban threat as World Rugby appeal red-card verdict World Rugby has confirmed an appeal against Owen Farrell’s rescinded red card, leaving the England captain again open to a Rugby World Cup ban.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2023 Appeal puts Farrell’s place with England at Rugby World Cup back in jeopardy Owen Farrell’s availability to lead England into the World Cup is in jeopardy again after World Rugby announced that it is appealing against the decision to rescind his red card
Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2023 England to omit Owen Farrell from Ireland lineup as World Rugby ponder appeal against red card rescinding Threat of a World Cup ban not yet over for the Saracens fly-half as independent disciplinary decision could face challenge
The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2023 Six key moments that shaped the Matildas’ World Cup semi-final against England From Sam Kerr’s first start to a ravenous home crowd, here’s what stood out in Australia’s heartbreaking loss to the Lionesses
The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2023 Robinson urges RFU to increase efforts to promote rugby in deprived areas The former England captain Jason Robinson has urged the Rugby Football Union to increase its efforts to promote the sport in deprived areas
The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2023 Gregor Townsend opens up on big Scotland selections calls for Rugby World Cup Stuart McInally’s rugby career is over after the long-serving Edinburgh hooker was one of four players cut from Scotland’s 33-man World Cup…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2023 Townsend offers White injury update after Scotland World Cup squad selection Ben White remains on course to return from injury a week on Saturday as a member of what Gregor Townsend has insisted will be a strong Scotland side…
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023 London fan zones for World Cup final sell out in eight minutes Boxpark confirmed that 2,500 tickets were rapidly sold across their sites in Shoreditch, Wembley and Croydon following England’s win over Australia.
Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2023 Wales vs South Africa: Kick off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds Wales entertain South Africa in Cardiff as preparations for the Rugby World Cup continue.
Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2023 Owen Farrell farce puts rugby’s powerbrokers on trial as shock and confusion reigns The Six Nations must break protocol and explain exactly why the England captain had his red card against Wales rescinded, for the good of the sport