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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)

A spectator, an umbrella, and a career reborn

Being banned for hitting back at a spectator after being sent off changed Gemma Woods' career path and outlook. Now she's chalked up 70 games for Hawkes Bay.

Newsroom.co.nz

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

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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The Six Nations must break protocol and explain exactly why the England captain had his red card against Wales rescinded, for the good of the sport

Evening Standard

Women’s rugby team praised for ‘saving lives’ after car crash by training pitch

Wiltshire Police described the actions of Trowbridge Rugby Club Women as ‘humbling’.

The Independent UK

World Rugby urged to intervene after Owen Farrell red card overturned

Farrell was sent off in Saturday’s 19-17 win against Wales after his yellow card was upgraded to a red by the bunker review system.

The Independent UK

Women’s rugby team used boot laces as tourniquets to save four from car crash

The team constructed a ‘makeshift tourniquet from their rugby boot laces’ to save the passengers’ lives

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World Rugby urged to intervene after Owen Farrell’s red card was overturned

Farrell was sent off in Saturday’s 19-17 win against Wales after his yellow card was upgraded to a red by the bunker review system.

The Independent UK

Stuart McInally to retire after omission from Scotland’s Rugby World Cup squad

Scrum-half Jamie Dobie, tighthead prop Murphy Walker and back-row Josh Bayliss are the other three players who have been released from the squad.

The Independent UK

Predicted Scotland Rugby World Cup squad selection

D-Day has finally arrived for Scotland’s World Cup hopefuls. After the best part of 12 weeks of intense training, Gregor Townsend will announce…

The National (Scotland)

Disgraceful Owen Farrell red card reversal demeans the sport of rugby

Back in the day when I first started playing rugby, before the internet was invented and television slow motion replays in sport were in their…

The National (Scotland)

Derek McInnes provides Kilmarnock injury update on defender Joe Wright

The 28-year-old was a key performer for Killie last term and became a regular starter at Rugby Park.

The National (Scotland)

56 former Scotland rugby players to receive retrospective international caps

Full Scotland international caps are to be awarded retrospectively to 56 former players who represented their country in matches that, at the time,…

The National (Scotland)

It's Australia versus England in sport once again - but why does it feel different this time?

So here we are again. It’s Australia versus England in a major sporting contest – as if the Ashes, netball, rugby and not forgetting darts weren’t enough.

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The Guardian - UK

Owen Farrell’s rescinded red card sets worrying precedent for the game

England will be delighted at their captain’s reprieve but in the long term it could have serious repercussions for player welfare

Evening Standard

Owen Farrell: Kevin Sinfield hopes England captain avoids David Beckham treatment after red card controversy

Captain will be able avaialable for immediate World Cup selection after dismissal was rescinded

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell cleared for England World Cup opener as red card overturned

In coming to its verdict, the disciplinary panel said no criticism was being made of the Bunker review system that upgraded the initial yellow card.

Evening Standard

Owen Farrell cleared as England captain escapes Rugby World Cup ban after red card rescinded in huge shock

England had feared Farrell would be banned for the entire World Cup pool stage but he has avoided any punishment

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The Independent UK

Owen Farrell cleared to play immediately after red card stunningly overturned

Farrell was sent off against Wales and expected to miss the start of England’s Rugby World Cup campaign but has been let off the hook

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand proves Women’s World Cup doubters wrong

Fears that country would not embrace tournament have been dispelled with record attendances

Newsroom.co.nz

Haere rā football - you stole my heart

Spain are through to the FIFA Women’s World Cup final for the first time after a thriller last match in Aotearoa - the tournament’s success a revelation for Suzanne McFadden.

The Guardian - UK

Lengthening Rugby World Cup injury list illustrates game’s toll on players

Biggest stage will once again be robbed of some key names and there are fears the sport’s attrition rate will only increase

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell’s failure to adapt leaves England with complicated questions

Farrell’s red card against Wales and invetiable pending ban has left England with a serious dilemma just weeks before the Rugby World Cup

Evening Standard

England to give Owen Farrell every World Cup chance even with potential ban

England will do their utmost to stick by Owen Farrell even if the captain misses a clutch of Rugby World Cup matches through suspension.

Evening Standard

Jack van Poortvliet ruled out of Rugby World Cup with surgery required on England star’s ankle injury

Jack van Poortvliet will miss the Rugby World Cup with an ankle injury, with Alex Mitchell called into England’s 33-man squad as his replacement.

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