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Owen Farrell red card: England captain to miss first two World Cup pool games as ban reinstated
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Tuesday, 22 August 2023 13:15
Owen Farrell will miss England's first two World Cup pool games after World Rugby successfully appealed against the decision to overturn his red card.The England captain's four-game ban means he will miss the group matches against Argentina and Japan, with two warm-up fixtures also included.Farrell's red card had been overturned by an independent judicial committee, which was then overruled on…
Rugby World Cup 2023: England working on tackle technique every day, says Danny Care
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Tuesday, 22 August 2023 08:22
Scrum-half Danny Care says England have been working on their tackle technique every day as they look to improve their discipline for the upcoming World Cup.England have had a player sent off for a high tackle by the new 'Bunker' system in their last two warm-up games.Owen Farrell was shown a red card in the win over Wales and Billy…
Dan Sheehan: 'World-class' hooker missing World Cup would be a 'big loss' for Ireland
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Tuesday, 22 August 2023 06:02
Ireland attack coach Mike Catt says the team still do not know the extent of Dan Sheehan's injury, but admits not having the hooker for the World Cup would be a "big loss". Catt said he was seeing a specialist in Dublin and that an update would be provided later this week. "He's one of the best hookers in the…
Rugby World Cup 2023: Former Wasps wing Paolo Odogwu named in Italy squad
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Tuesday, 22 August 2023 06:06
Italy have named former Wasps wing Paolo Odogwu in their World Cup squad.Odogwu, now 26, was named in England's 28-man squad for the 2021 Six Nations but failed to make an appearance.The wing declared for Italy ahead of the upcoming World Cup, making his debut against Ireland on 5 August.Star full-back Ange Capuozzo is also included after returning to the…
Elinor Snowsill: Wales fly-half calls time on playing career to take up coaching role
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Tuesday, 22 August 2023 04:09
Fly-half Elinor Snowsill has announced her retirement from professional rugby after 14 years in a Wales shirt.The 34-year-old is one of Wales women's most capped players, having made 76 appearances since her international debut in 2009.She played at four Rugby World Cups and helped Wales to consecutive third-place finishes in the past two Six Nations. "It's been one hell of…
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