England will learn fate of Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell on Tuesday
2 years 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...
Discipline key for Ireland coach Andy Farrell with ‘cards everywhere’
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland benefited from the dismissal of England number eight Billy Vunipola on Saturday evening.Andy Farrell expects World Cup referees to be “red-hot” on foul play and says Ireland are striving...
England won’t give up after latest setback – Courtney Lawes
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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...
Courtney Lawes wary England might ‘peak too early’ following Owen Farrell saga
2 years 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
2 years 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’
2 years 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
2 years 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...
World Rugby appeals against decision to overturn Owen Farrell’s red card
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell’s participation in the World Cup is in renewed doubt after World Rugby appealed against the decision to overturn his red card from Saturday’s clash with Wales. An independent...
