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England wait as Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola red card hearings set for Tuesday
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Monday, 21 August 2023 04:18
England's Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola face disciplinary panels on Tuesday as both players prepare to learn their World Cup fate.It will be the second time in a week that Farrell has faced a panel as World Rugby contests a decision to overturn his red card against Wales.Vunipola was sent off against Ireland for a shoulder-to-head challenge on prop Andrew…
Rugby World Cup: Wales name Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake as co-captains for tournament
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Monday, 21 August 2023 05:51
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has chosen flanker Jac Morgan and hooker Dewi Lake as co-captains for the 2023 World Cup in France.They will lead a 33-man squad that only includes two specialist scrum-halves in Tomos Williams and Gareth Davies, with Kieran Hardy left out.The party contains injured players Taulupe Faletau and Gareth Anscombe.Wales open their Pool C campaign against…
Australia women criticise Rugby Australia over unfair treatment
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Monday, 21 August 2023 02:01
Australia women have criticised Rugby Australia over their treatment compared to the men's team, saying they are not "promoted equally".Players posted a statementexternal-link on social media which read: "You told us flying anything beyond economy was too costly. Then you flew the Wallabies business class on a trip shorter than ours."The future of our games hangs in the balance."Rugby Australia…
Rugby World Cup: Ireland centurion Keith Earls has 'burning desire' to feature in France
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Monday, 21 August 2023 01:40
Keith Earls has a "burning desire" to travel to the fourth World Cup of his career after celebrating his 100th Ireland cap with a stunning try.Earls led out Ireland alongside his three daughters on Saturday in Dublin.He then marked the occasion in style by coming off the bench to seal a 29-10 win over England with a diving finish."That's the…
Wales World Cup squad announcement: Warren Gatland's major selection questions
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Sunday, 20 August 2023 02:34
The backdrop to the final World Cup selection meeting for Warren Gatland and his coaches was pretty stark.Wales' last World Cup warm-up proved a horribly one-sided affair as world champions South Africa delivered a ruthless display in Cardiff.The Springboks bristled with pace and power as they demolished their hosts 52-16.Wales fielded an inexperienced line-up - the starting XV boasted only…
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