Ethan De Groot red card: Why was All Blacks star sent off at Rugby World Cup? Head collisions and player safety continues to dominate the headlines at the Rugby World Cup The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023
Steve Borthwick questions World Rugby silence on red card inconsistency after Tom Curry sending off The England head coach was carefully critical of the lack of transparency over the World Cup officiating so far Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2023
Steve Borthwick concerned by World Rugby’s ‘consistency’ on disciplinary issues The England head coach aired his frustration on Friday. The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023
Steve Borthwick questions World Rugby’s silence on red card inconsistency The debate over head contacts and officiating consistency overshadowed the opening weekend of the World Cup The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023
Lewis Ludlam replaces suspended Tom Curry as England make minimal changes for Japan There is a return for Kyle Sinckler in the front row, with loosehead Joe Marler also promoted to the starting side The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023
Ludlam ‘the great energy giver’ gets nod ahead of Vunipola for Japan clash Lewis Ludlam has been picked to start England’s second World Cup match against Japan on Sunday in the absence of Tom Curry, with Billy Vunipola on the bench The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023
Elliot Daly eager for England to display attacking talent against Japan England take on Japan in their second World Cup match on Sunday in Nice. The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023
I don’t think England have a discipline problem – defence coach Kevin Sinfield Tom Curry’s early dismissal at the weekend followed hot on the heels of Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola incidents last month. The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023
Rugby World Cup: Red card rules explained Head collisions and player safety dominated the early headlines at the Rugby World Cup The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023
Tom Curry: Damage limitation pays off for England over Rugby World Cup ban England adopted a damage limitation approach to Tom Curry's disciplinary hearing in a bid to have the Sale flanker available for a possible Rugby World Cup quarter-final. Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2023
Rugby laws and refereeing already being shown up at World Cup Just one round of matches gone and already the bungling blazerati of World Rugby are looking like complete and utter prats. The National (Scotland) · Sep 13, 2023
Tom Curry to miss England’s next two World Cup matches after dangerous tackle The Sale openside will be available for England’s final World Cup group game against Samoa on October 7. The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023
Rugby World Cup head contact and high tackle rules explained Head collisions and player safety dominated the early headlines at the Rugby World Cup The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023
Tom Curry banned for two games at Rugby World Cup in new blow for England 25-year-old will be able to feature in the final pool encounter Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2023 Tom Curry to miss two Rugby World Cup matches after ban for dangerous tackle The England back-rower will miss World Cup pool matches against Japan and Chile after accepting his tackle against Argentina warranted a red card
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023 Tom Curry banned after red card in Rugby World Cup against Argentina The flanker will miss England’s games against Japan and Chile
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023 Billy Vunipola ‘looks good to go’ for England after brutal training regime Vunipola has received special attention from head of strength and conditioning Aled Walters.
Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2023 Rugby World Cup risks descending into farce unless refereeing inconsistencies are stamped out Tom Curry appeal to take place following multiple different judgements on similar fouls
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023 Tom Curry ban: How many games will England star miss after red card vs Argentina? Curry will face an independent judicial committee on 12 September after he was shown a red card in England Rugby World Cup opener
The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2023 Curry confusion highlights need for consistent World Cup officiating Rugby struggles when it comes to refereeing and there were far too many shades of rosé across the first weekend in France
The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023 AP PHOTOS: Blood, sweat and tears on the opening weekend of the Rugby World Cup in France The dust has settled after the first set of games at the Rugby World Cup, which began with a stirring win for host France in front of nearly 79,000 people at the Stade de France, and ended with heartbreak for fan favorite Fiji as a dropped pass in the final…
Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2023 Billy Vunipola itching to join rejuvenated Rugby World Cup bid and reward Steve Borthwick’s faith Billy Vunipola will be itching to deliver a statement Rugby World Cup performance against Japan on Sunday.
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 Freddie Steward: Kevin Sinfield ‘rocket’ inspired England heroics against Pumas England opened their World Cup campaign with a 27-10 win over Argentina on Saturday, despite playing 77 minutes with 14 men.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2023 Billy Vunipola set to return for England in World Cup game against Japan England are ready to welcome Billy Vunipola back for their second World Cup match against Japan on Sunday and potentially offset the loss of Tom Curry
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2023 Sinfield gave England players ‘a bit of a rocket’ to spark World Cup heroics Two weeks with their defence coach has made all the difference for an England side that impressed against Argentina