Ankle surgery rules England scrum-half Jack Van Poortvliet out of World Cup The 22-year-old Leicester player was injured against Wales on Saturday. The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023
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. Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2023
Owen Farrell ban: How many games will England captain miss after red card vs Wales? Farrell was sent off for a high tackle against Wales and now faces an uncertain build-up to the Rugby World Cup in France The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023
Steve Borthwick confident England can cope if Owen Farrell gets World Cup ban Owen Farrell faces possible six-match ban for his Wales red card but England head coach Steve Borthwick said: ‘We are blessed with three world-class fly-halves’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2023
Alex Mitchell set for England call if Jack van Poortvliet ruled out of World Cup Leicester scrum-half Van Poortvliet will undergo a scan on his damaged right ankle. The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023
Owen Farrell waits to learn fate following sending off against Wales Farrell’s shoulder-led challenge to the head of Taine Basham was upgraded from a yellow card to red The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023
Owen Farrell’s red card likely to put England’s World Cup plans in disarray Steve Borthwick is facing a major headache with his talismanic captain expected to be banned for the start of tournament The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2023
Steve Borthwick to ‘wait and see’ on England captain Owen Farrell’s suspension England now face the prospect losing their captain for the critical opener against Argentina on September 9. The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2023
Owen Farrell: England captain could miss start of Rugby World Cup after red card against Wales 31-year-old will now likely face a minimum two-week suspension but that could rise as high as six weeks Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2023
England player ratings vs Wales: George Ford saves the day but Henry Arundell lacklustre Few totally convince at Twickenham Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2023
England avoid all-out crisis but Wales win offers more questions than answers Dramatic second-half at Twickenham provides needed morale boost Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2023
England 19-17 Wales: Owen Farrell red card tempers much-needed win Late George Ford penalty seals win but doubts over the captain ahead of the World Cup Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2023
George Ford leads England to victory against Wales but Owen Farrell sees red Steve Borthwick could be without his captain for England’s World Cup opener next month after Owen Farrell was sent off in the 19-17 victory against Wales The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2023
Owen Farrell sent off as England secure scrappy late win over Wales A fourth successive defeat and slump to ninth in the world rankings beckoned before England rallied bravely The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2023 England 19-17 Wales: Rugby World Cup warm-up international – as it happened England rally to win despite going down to 12 men thanks to a Maro Itoje try, but Own Farrell sees red and could miss the start of the World Cup
Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2023 England vs Wales LIVE! Rugby World Cup warm-up result, latest reaction and updates England fought back to edge Wales 19-17 in a World Cup warm up full of incident, injury and yellow cards - and notably a red card for captain Owen Farrell that could see him suspended for their opening game of the tournament in France next month.
The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2023 England vs Wales LIVE: Rugby result and reaction after Owen Farrell red card in Rugby World Cup warm-up Steve Borthwick’s side rallied late after going down to 12 men to edge Wales at Twickenham
The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2023 England vs Wales live stream: How to watch Rugby World Cup warm-up on TV Everything you need to know ahead of the Summer Nations Series clash
The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023 We’re on the edge of something – Ben Earl says England out to show true colours England take on Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.
Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2023 Jamie George ‘gutted’ as Ben Earl avoids unwanted England record against Wales Sarries flanker makes first start as Steve Borthwick turns to the heavy hitters
Tom’s Guide · Aug 11, 2023 England vs Wales live stream: How to watch Rugby World Cup warm-up online How to watch an England vs Wales live stream, wherever you are, with Steve Borthwick's job hanging by a thread as the rival nations clash at Twickenham in the latest World Cup warm-up.
Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2023 Steve Borthwick valuing England versatility with Elliot Daly set for World Cup starting audition Cast into the Test wilderness by Eddie Jones, the Saracens favourite could now have a major role to play in France
The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2023 Borthwick puts faith in Saracens spine as England aim for redemption England coach, who can ill-afford to lose to Wales in next World Cup warm-up, knows the impact a Saracens core can have
Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2023 Topsy Ojo column: Billy Vunipola as England’s only World Cup No8 puts big demands on team-mates Harlequins star Alex Dombrandt was the biggest omission from Steve Borthwick’s final 33-man cut, argues London Irish legend
The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023 Caution will not win this World Cup: England need to find attacking fluency The pressure is growing on Steve Borthwick to get more out of the crowd-pleasing talents that undoubtedly exist within his squad