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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World Rugby has confirmed an appeal against Owen Farrell’s rescinded red card, leaving the England captain again open to a Rugby World Cup ban.

Evening Standard

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 Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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Six key moments that shaped the Matildas’ World Cup semi-final against England

From Sam Kerr’s first start to a ravenous home crowd, here’s what stood out in Australia’s heartbreaking loss to the Lionesses

The Guardian - AU

Robinson urges RFU to increase efforts to promote rugby in deprived areas

The former England captain Jason Robinson has urged the Rugby Football Union to increase its efforts to promote the sport in deprived areas

The Guardian - UK

Townsend offers White injury update after Scotland World Cup squad selection

Ben White remains on course to return from injury a week on Saturday as a member of what Gregor Townsend has insisted will be a strong Scotland side…

The National (Scotland)

Gregor Townsend opens up on big Scotland selections calls for Rugby World Cup

Stuart McInally’s rugby career is over after the long-serving Edinburgh hooker was one of four players cut from Scotland’s 33-man World Cup…

The National (Scotland)

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A spectator, an umbrella, and a career reborn

Being banned for hitting back at a spectator after being sent off changed Gemma Woods' career path and outlook. Now she's chalked up 70 games for Hawkes Bay.

Newsroom.co.nz

London fan zones for World Cup final sell out in eight minutes

Boxpark confirmed that 2,500 tickets were rapidly sold across their sites in Shoreditch, Wembley and Croydon following England’s win over Australia.

The Independent UK

Wales vs South Africa: Kick off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds

Wales entertain South Africa in Cardiff as preparations for the Rugby World Cup continue.

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

Evening Standard

Women’s rugby team praised for ‘saving lives’ after car crash by training pitch

Wiltshire Police described the actions of Trowbridge Rugby Club Women as ‘humbling’.

The Independent UK

World Cup joy, Ashes glory and netball delight – Big England wins in Australia

A look back at some of England’s other memorable triumphs in Australia

The Independent UK

Women’s rugby team used boot laces as tourniquets to save four from car crash

The team constructed a ‘makeshift tourniquet from their rugby boot laces’ to save the passengers’ lives

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The Guardian - UK

Cricket’s Silver Ashes confirms you’re never too old for international debut

England are dominating their over-70s series against Australia with a bit of Bazball working wonders

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 National (Scotland)

56 former Scotland rugby players to receive retrospective international caps

Full Scotland international caps are to be awarded retrospectively to 56 former players who represented their country in matches that, at the time,…

The Conversation

Connection, camaraderie and belonging: why the Matildas could be making you a sports fan for the very first time

With over seven million Australians hooked onto the world cup viewing, many who have never really been interested in sports have recently found themselves screaming at the TV, cheering in pubs and hugging complete strangers.

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It's Australia versus England in sport once again - but why does it feel different this time?

So here we are again. It’s Australia versus England in a major sporting contest – as if the Ashes, netball, rugby and not forgetting darts weren’t enough.

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

The Guardian - UK

Rivalry, passion and swagger on cards as Lionesses take on Matildas

Home crowd will be tipped heavily in favour of Australia but pundits predict England will thrive under pressure

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.

The Independent UK

Scotland’s World Cup squad announcement looms – who is in danger of missing out?

Gregor Townsend has said that the last four players to leave the squad will be a tighthead prop, a hooker, a back-row and a scrum-half.

Evening Standard

Owen Farrell cleared as England captain escapes Rugby World Cup ban after red card rescinded in huge shock

England had feared Farrell would be banned for the entire World Cup pool stage but he has avoided any punishment

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