Injury rules Watson out of World Cup as England woes mount
LONDON :Wing Anthony Watson will miss the World Cup because of a calf injury in yet another blow to England’s hopes of success at the tournament in France.
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England's Watson ruled out of Rugby World Cup
England have suffered a fresh blow ahead of the Rugby World Cup after Anthony Watson was ruled out of the tournament with a calf injury on Thursday.
Another blow for England as Watson ruled out of RWC
England's troubled build-up to the World Cup continued with the news that Anthony Watson will miss the entire tournament because of a calf problem.
Overseas players should be available for England – Rugby Players' Association
Players based at overseas clubs should be available for England selection under a temporary lifting of the current restriction enforced by the Rugby Football Union, according to the Rugby Players' Association.
Maro Itoje calls on Premiership Rugby to halt player exodus to France
Maro Itoje has called on Premiership Rugby to halt the player exodus to France as he refused to rule out moving overseas when his Saracens contract expires next year.
Mike Brown suggests England embrace central contract model
Mike Brown supports the idea of central contracts for England players as a way to ease the burden on clubs operating in a bleak financial climate. Brown's own career will continue into the 2023-24 season when he will be 38 years old after he agreed a contract extension with Leicester, who have seen enough during five appearances to extend his initial short-term deal.
Doris, Sheehan fit for Grand Slam-chasing Ireland
DUBLIN: Forwards Caelan Doris and Dan Sheehan passed fitness tests to start for Grand Slam-chasing Ireland against England in the Six Nations rugby on Saturday at Lansdowne Road.
Farrell & Tuilagi back in England team to face Ireland
Powerful young winger Henry Arundell will make his first test start for England against Ireland in their Six Nations finale in Dublin on Saturday, while Manu Tuilagi returns and Owen Farrell reclaims the out-half slot.