Andy Farrell says ‘circus’ surrounding son Owen’s disciplinary is ‘disgusting’
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has branded the “circus” around son Owen Farrell’s disciplinary process “absolutely disgusting”.
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Farrell not in England team to face Ireland after overturned red card furore
England captain Owen Farrell was left out of the squad to play Ireland in a World Cup warm-up match by coach Steve Borthwick as World Rugby said it would appeal the decision to overturn his red card against Wales.
Byrne and Prendergast start as Ireland ring changes for England clash
Ross Byrne and Cian Prendergast have been handed starts by Andy Farrell for Ireland's Rugby World Cup warm-up match against England on Saturday, while Keith Earls is in line to win his 100th cap off the bench.
Ireland bring Grand Slam winners back for England warm-up
DUBLIN : Ireland named the vast majority of the team that sealed the Six Nations Grand Slam against England in March for a World Cup warm-up rematch on Saturday as both sides finalise plans for the tournament in France.
Cian Prendergast named at no.8 for Ireland in strong side against England
Connacht's Cian Prendergast has been named to start at No.8 against England as many of the Grand Slam winning side return for Saturday's clash at the Aviva Stadium.
Bernard Jackman expects Ireland to come out firing against England
Bernard Jackman believes Ireland will want to make a statement with their performance in this Saturday's Rugby World Cup warm-up against England at the Aviva Stadium.
Back row battle a boost for Ireland - Van der Flier
There's little dispute where Caelan Doris' best position is but that doesn't mean the Ireland back row automatically gets the number 8 shirt.
Kleyn says Wales warm-up will be treated like World Cup
South Africa's warm-up fixture against Wales on Saturday should be given the same reverence as any match at the Rugby World Cup and the Springboks will risk injury to go for the win, Munster lock Jean Kleyn said.