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After year from hell, can Wales surprise at the Rugby World Cup?

2023 has been a disaster for Warren Gatland’s men, writes Luke Baker, but the World Cup can still be salvaged

The Independent UK

‘I made a mistake’: Owen Farrell holds hands up over England World Cup ban

The England captain accepted his ban for a tackle on Wales’ Taine Basham and brushed off claims made by Danny Cipriani in new book

The Guardian - UK

Owen Farrell says high tackle that led to World Cup suspension ‘a mistake’

Farrell initially had his red card downgraded to a yellow, only for World Rugby to appeal against the decision, which was upheld.

The Independent UK

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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

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

The Guardian - UK

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

England will learn fate of Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell on Tuesday

Both players could be suspended for the World Cup.

The Independent UK

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England’s Rugby World Cup plans in disarray after damaging defeat to Ireland

Billy Vunipola given red card in 29-10 defeat in Dublin

Evening Standard

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

Date set for World Rugby’s Owen Farrell appeal as ban looms

Owen Farrell will discover his Rugby World Cup fate on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

What next for Owen Farrell? Red card hearing explained after World Rugby appeal

Owen Farrell will face a second hearing following an appeal from World Rugby after his red card was initially rescinded

The Independent UK

Ex-referee Nigel Owens adamant Owen Farrell’s tackle against Wales was red card

Farrell faces an independent disciplinary panel early next week after World Rugby appealed against the decision to downgrade his red card.

The Independent UK

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

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

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The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

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

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

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The Independent UK

World Rugby appeals against decision to overturn Owen Farrell’s red card

Farrell was cleared to play despite his shoulder-led tackle to the head of Taine Basham.

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

Alex Cuthbert and Johnny Williams handed Wales starts against South Africa

Flanker Jac Morgan will captain Wales for the second time in three games, suggesting he is a firm favourite to skipper Wales at the World Cup.

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 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.

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