South Africa accused of ‘abusing the bench’ in record All Blacks win Jacques Nienaber used seven forwards off the bench in the Springboks’ win over New Zealand at Twickenham The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023
NFL-style lawsuit and brain-injury concerns hang over Rugby World Cup The Rugby World Cup will take place against the backdrop of a concussion lawsuit that has similarities to one settled by the NFL in 2013 at a likely cost of more than $1 billion The Independent UK · Aug 29, 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
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 Evening Standard · Aug 23, 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 The Guardian - UK · 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 Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2023
When is the Women’s Rugby World Cup? So far, Canada, England, France, and New Zealand have qualified for the next Women’s Rugby World Cup Evening Standard · Aug 22, 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 The Guardian - 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
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 · Aug 19, 2023
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 · Aug 18, 2023
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appeal Owen Farrell will face a second hearing following an appeal from World Rugby after his red card was initially rescinded The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023
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 · Aug 18, 2023
Owen Farrell defended by father Andy after ‘disgusting circus’ World Rugby is appealing the Six Nations decision to clear Farrell after red card against Wales The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023
Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2023 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
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2023 Andy Farrell rages against ‘disgusting circus’ as he defends his son Owen Ireland head coach angry at what he called the human cost to families in the uproar over England captain’s red card
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 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.
Evening Standard · 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 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
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023 Appeal casts fresh doubt over Owen Farrell’s World Cup involvement The England captain will not feature against Ireland.
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
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023 Owen Farrell: World Rugby appeals against disciplinary decision to overturn red card Farrell’s red card against Wales was overturned by a disciplinary panel on Tuesday
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2023 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 · 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