Discipline key for Ireland coach Andy Farrell with ‘cards everywhere’
Andy Farrell expects World Cup referees to be “red-hot” on foul play and says Ireland are striving to be rugby’s most disciplined team in the wake of another England red card.
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England's Borthwick keen for swift end to Vunipola, Farrell red card fall-outs
England coach Steve Borthwick was left hoping for a rapid finish to rugby's often lengthy disciplinary procedures after Billy Vunipola joined Owen Farrell as a Rugby World Cup doubt by being sent off during a 29-10 warm-up loss to Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
Ratings: Hansen and Lowe light it up for Ireland
Ireland's Rugby World Cup preparations moved up a gear with a 29-10 win against England at the Aviva Stadium, as Andy Farrell's side picked up a record-equalling 12th win in a row.
'More downs than ups' but Earls savours 100th cap
DUBLIN : Ireland winger Keith Earls said on Saturday that his career had been full of "more downs than ups" but that the positive moments were becoming more plentiful as he celebrated his 100th cap with a brilliant try.
Steve Borthwick hopes for quick outcome on Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell
England head coach Steve Borthwick hopes for swift disciplinary resolutions after Billy Vunipola joined Owen Farrell as a World Cup doubt following his dismissal in a damaging 29-10 defeat to Ireland.
Updated Ireland boss Andy Farrell has 'fingers crossed' for injured hooker Dan Sheehan
Ireland will have their "fingers crossed" over the fitness of hooker Dan Sheehan, who injured his foot in the 29-10 victory over England.
Vunipola sees red as Ireland ease to Rugby World Cup warm-up win over England
Billy Vunipola became the second England player to be sent off in a week as Ireland eased to a 29-10 Rugby World Cup warm-up win in Dublin on Saturday.
Earls marks milestone with try in routine Ireland win over England
It was a win with a whole lot of homework to do.