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.
Ireland names new-look squad for Samoa warm-up game
Ireland have handed a full international debut to hooker Tom Stewart for Saturday’s clash with Samoa as they sweat on the fitness of Dan Sheehan ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
Earl takes over as England No.8 from Vunipola
LONDON : Ben Earl will play at the back of the scrum and George Ford will continue at flyhalf as England size up their options without suspended Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola in their final World Cup warm-up test against Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday.
England’s Vunipola to miss World Cup opener against Argentina
LONDON :England number eight Billy Vunipola will miss the opening game of the Rugby World Cup against Argentina after he was handed a three-match suspension on Wednesday following a red card against Ireland at the weekend.
Billy Vunipola handed three-match ban, will miss England's Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina
Billy Vunipola has joined Owen Farrell in being banned for the start of the World Cup after receiving a three-week suspension for his red card against Ireland.
Billy Vunipola banned for England's Rugby World Cup opener
England's Billy Vunipola has joined captain Owen Farrell in being banned for the start of next month's Rugby World Cup after receiving a three-week suspension for his red card in a warm-up match against Ireland, officials announced Wednesday.