EXPLAINED: 28 - The Real Truth

Owen Farrell available for World Cup after red card not upheld

Farrell was sent off at Twickenham on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Lengthening Rugby World Cup injury list illustrates game’s toll on players

Biggest stage will once again be robbed of some key names and there are fears the sport’s attrition rate will only increase

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2023

Owen Farrell’s failure to adapt leaves England with complicated questions

Farrell’s red card against Wales and invetiable pending ban has left England with a serious dilemma just weeks before the Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Alex Mitchell set for England call if Jack van Poortvliet ruled out of World Cup

Leicester scrum-half Van Poortvliet will undergo a scan on his damaged right ankle.

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023

Warren Gatland hints at World Cup selection repercussions after Wales defeat

Wales were leading 17-9 but England hit back to win

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023

Owen Farrell to learn World Cup fate as disciplinary hearing set after Wales red card

England captain could be banned for four weeks after a high tackle on Taine Basham at Twickenham

Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2023

Owen Farrell waits to learn fate following sending off against Wales

Farrell’s shoulder-led challenge to the head of Taine Basham was upgraded from a yellow card to red

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023

Owen Farrell set to miss Argentina World Cup opener after England red

Owen Farrell looks set to miss England’s opening Rugby World Cup pool fixture against Argentina in Marseille on 9 September after his rush of blood

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2023

Owen Farrell’s red card likely to put England’s World Cup plans in disarray

Steve Borthwick is facing a major headache with his talismanic captain expected to be banned for the start of tournament

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2023

Steve Borthwick to ‘wait and see’ on England captain Owen Farrell’s suspension

England now face the prospect losing their captain for the critical opener against Argentina on September 9.

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2023