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‘Incredibly disappointed’: Borthwick downcast after Ireland defeat

England have acknowledged their discipline needs to improve significantly if they are to be remotely competitive at this year’s Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick hopes for quick outcome on Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell

For the second straight week, an England player had their sin-bin upgraded to a red card to throw their World Cup preparations into disarray.

The Independent UK

England pledge to stand by Billy Vunipola after red card against Ireland throws World Cup into doubt

Saracens back row sent off for head-high tackle on Andrew Porter

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England’s sheer lack of urgency compounds sense of chaos for Borthwick

Steve Borthwick’s side lack discipline and the kicking game they are wedded to is being dreadfully executed

The Guardian - UK

England player ratings vs Ireland: Courtney Lawes impactful but Billy Vunipola lets team down

Another difficult day in preparation for World Cup

Evening Standard

Billy Vunipola red card adds more disciplinary drama as England beaten by Ireland

Ireland 29-10 England: England’s Rugby World Cup preparation was thrown into further disarray as Billy Vunipola was sent off in a disheartening loss

The Independent UK

Billy Vunipola red card adds to England woes in humbling defeat by Ireland

England’s No 8 was sent off after a high shoulder on Andrew Porter as Ireland scored five tries on their way to a 29-10 victory in Dublin

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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

England 19-17 Wales: Rugby World Cup warm-up international – as it happened

England rally to win despite going down to 12 men thanks to a Maro Itoje try, but Own Farrell sees red and could miss the start of the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

England vs Wales live stream: How to watch Rugby World Cup warm-up on TV

Everything you need to know ahead of the Summer Nations Series clash

The Independent UK

Borthwick puts faith in Saracens spine as England aim for redemption

England coach, who can ill-afford to lose to Wales in next World Cup warm-up, knows the impact a Saracens core can have

The Guardian - UK

Topsy Ojo column: Billy Vunipola as England’s only World Cup No8 puts big demands on team-mates

Harlequins star Alex Dombrandt was the biggest omission from Steve Borthwick’s final 33-man cut, argues London Irish legend

Evening Standard

Talking points as England host Wales in World Cup warm-up

England need a response after comprehensive defeat in Cardiff.

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick brushes off Warren Gatland’s England fitness jibe

The England coach did not rise to the barb of Wales being too fit for his side, as he said that ‘incredible’ Henry Arundell can be a game-breaker at the World Cup

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Billy Vunipola to start for England in World Cup warm-up against Wales

The No 8 Billy Vunipola has been named to start in England’s second Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday

The Independent UK

Billy Vunipola recalled in strong England XV for Wales clash

Owen Farrell captains a side also featuring Jamie George, Maro Itoje, Courtney Lawes, Elliot Daly and Henry Arundell.

The Independent UK

Billy Vunipola starts as Steve Borthwick recalls big guns for second England warm-up clash with Wales

The number eight is set to feature for the first time this year in a side captained by Saracens teammate Owen Farrell

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup 2023 squad guide: Players, fixtures and more

With the tournament drawing closer, teams have begun announcing their 33-man squads

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England: How Billy Vunipola pulled off six-month charm offensive to win Rugby World Cup spot

Billy Vunipola launched a six-month charm offensive to win Steve Borthwick round and earn Rugby World Cup selection.

The Guardian - UK

‘Fittest-ever’ Vunipola can give England World Cup power, says Steve Borthwick

Billy Vunipola is ‘very close’ to facing Wales after being out since April while Owen Farrell said: ‘If we’re under the radar, we’ll use it to our advantage’

The Independent UK

Billy Vunipola nearing comeback after being named in England’s World Cup squad

The 30-year-old Saracen has been out of action since April because of two knee operations.

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick defends World Cup selection with Billy Vunipola ‘in great shape’

Alex Dombrandt and Henry Slade are among the players to miss out.

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick confident over Billy Vunipola fitness as England head coach explains Rugby World Cup squad

Vunipola made the 33-man squad as Alex Dombrandt was left out by Borthwick

The Independent UK

Henry Slade omitted from England World Cup squad

The Exeter centre has lost out to Joe Marchant in Steve Borthwick’s 33-man squad.

The Guardian - UK

England announce Rugby World Cup squad with Slade and Dombrandt axed

Henry Slade has been left out of England’s World Cup squad with Steve Borthwick also omitting Alex Dombrandt and Joe Cokanasiga from his final 33

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