Steve Borthwick concerned by World Rugby’s ‘consistency’ on disciplinary issues
England head coach Steve Borthwick has highlighted World Rugby’s inconsistent approach to disciplinary issues.
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I don’t think England have a discipline problem – defence coach Kevin Sinfield
Kevin Sinfield insists England do not have a discipline problem as they look to draw a line under their latest red-card setback that resulted in a two-match ban for Tom Curry.
Flawless Ford kicks 14-man England past Argentina on magical World Cup night in Marseille
After just four wins from their last 13 matches, an England side boasting 10 survivors from the 2019 final they lost to South Africa made it count when it mattered in Marseille.
Fantastic Ford kicks 14-man England to win over Argentina
MARSEILLE, France : Flyhalf George Ford kicked all the points to lead 14-man England to a brave 27-10 victory over Argentina in their Rugby World Cup Pool D fixture in Marseille on Saturday, a performance full of intensity and guile from coach Steve Borthwick's side.
England's Mitchell, May and Curry start against Argentina
MARSEILLE, France :England's Alex Mitchell and Jonny May, who were both left out of the initial World Cup squad, have been named in the starting team to face Argentina on Saturday, along with flanker Tom Curry, who has not played a game in over three months.
England pick Alex Mitchell at scrum-half for World Cup opener against Argentina
England have taken a step towards igniting their attack by picking Alex Mitchell at scrum-half for their crucial World Cup opener against Argentina in Marseille on Saturday.
England's Curry, Mitchell and May start against Argentina
MARSEILLE, France : England flanker Tom Curry has been picked for their World Cup opener against Argentina on Saturday despite not playing any rugby since suffering a hamstring injury in May, while there was also a surprise start for scrumhalf Alex Mitchell.
World Rugby chief confident no confusion around disciplinary issues at World Cup
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has expressed confidence that there would be no confusion surrounding any disciplinary issues at the Rugby World Cup.