Owen Farrell to miss key World Cup fixtures after being hit with suspension
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell will miss the start of the World Cup after the England captain was banned for four matches by an appeal committee for his dangerous tackle against Wales. Farrell will be unavailable...
England will learn fate of Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell on Tuesday
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will learn on Tuesday the consequences for their World Cup group campaign caused by Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell being summoned to face rugby’s judiciary. Six Nations, the organisers...
England won’t give up after latest setback – Courtney Lawes
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland were beaten by Ireland and had Billy Vunipola sent off. Stand-in captain Courtney Lawes insists England will “relentlessly” strive for improvement and “won’t give...
Steve Borthwick hopes for quick outcome on Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the second straight week, an England player had their sin-bin upgraded to a red card to throw their World Cup preparations into disarray. England head coach Steve Borthwick hopes for swift disciplinary...
Billy Vunipola’s red card continues England’s pre-World Cup woes in Ireland loss
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the second straight week, an England player had their sin-bin upgraded to a red card to throw their World Cup preparations into disarray. Billy Vunipola was sent off as England’s stuttering...
Ireland wing Keith Earls has ‘burning desire’ to go to fourth World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyKeith Earls has a “burning desire” to travel to the fourth World Cup of his career after celebrating his 100th Ireland cap with a stunning try on an emotional outing against England. Munster...
Courtney Lawes wary England might ‘peak too early’ following Owen Farrell saga
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCourtney Lawes insists England must avoid drawing too heavily on their fury at the treatment of Owen Farrell when they face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. Steve Borthwick railed against the “personal...
Owen Farrell absence dominates build-up – Ireland v England talking points
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and England step up preparations for the World Cup when they clash in a warm-up fixture in Dublin. The rivals are at very different stages of their development. Here the PA news agency examines...
Andy Farrell says ‘circus’ surrounding son Owen’s disciplinary is ‘disgusting’
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland head coach Andy Farrell has branded the “circus” around son Owen Farrell’s disciplinary process “absolutely disgusting”. The England captain’s participation...
England make 6 changes to starting XV to face Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a match day 23 to face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. Manu Tuilagi returns to the midfield as one of six changes to the starting line up...
