OPINION - One Welshman’s lament: I’m sorry for England fans Comment: Steve Borthwick’s once mighty side head into the Rugby World Cup demoralised. What can be done? Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2023
Kevin Sinfield says England’s pre-World Cup setbacks are bringing squad together Injury has cost Anthony Watson and Jack van Poortvliet their World Cup places, while Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola are banned for the opener. The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023
5 main talking points as Ireland complete World Cup preparations against Samoa Andy Farrell is due to announce his 33-man World Cup squad on Sunday afternoon. The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023
England handed fresh Rugby World Cup injury blow as Elliot Daly a doubt for Argentina opener England's Rugby World Cup plans have suffered yet another blow, with Elliot Daly facing a race to be fit for their opener against Argentina amid a mounting injury and availability crisis. Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2023
Steve Borthwick has work to do – England v Fiji talking points England have injuries, suspensions and a lack of form heading into the World Cup. The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2023
Steve Borthwick’s England masterplan in a blur as World Cup rivals sense upset Suspensions, injuries and a stymied attack: Argentina in France next month, or even Fiji on Saturday, will be scenting a real opportunity The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2023
‘We’ve trained it over and over’: Kolisi explains South Africa’s tackling success The South Africa captain, Siya Kolisi, said his team have a constant focus on tackle technique in order to guard against the disciplinary trouble dogging England The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2023
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 · Aug 24, 2023
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 · Aug 24, 2023
England suffer another major World Cup blow as Anthony Watson ruled out of tournament Watson has suffered a calf injury The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023
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 Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2023
The key questions as England prepare for their World Cup campaign Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola are suspended. The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023
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 · Aug 23, 2023
Billy Vunipola joins Owen Farrell in being banned for start of Rugby World Cup Vunipola will miss Saturday’s final warm-up fixture against Fiji and the pivotal World Cup opener against Argentina after his red card against Ireland The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023
Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2023 Billy Vunipola banned for England’s crucial opening Rugby World Cup clash with Argentina No.8 joins Owen Farrell in playing no part in Marseille
The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2023 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 · Aug 22, 2023 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 · Aug 22, 2023 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 · Aug 22, 2023 Owen Farrell to miss key World Cup fixtures after being hit with suspension Farrell’s four-match suspension will see him miss the pool matches against Argentina and Japan.
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023 Owen Farrell to miss two World Cup matches after appeal results in ban Farrell will be suspended for England’s games against Argentina and Japan
Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2023 England: Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola to learn Rugby World Cup bans Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola were today both braced to learn their Rugby World Cup fates.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2023 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
Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2023 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.
The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023 England will learn fate of Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell on Tuesday Both players could be suspended for the World Cup.
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