Ankle surgery rules England scrum-half Jack Van Poortvliet out of World Cup
England scrum-half Jack Van Poortvliet will miss the World Cup to undergo surgery on an ankle injury sustained against Wales on Saturday.
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England scrumhalf out of Rugby World Cup with ankle injury
England scrumhalf Jack Van Poortvliet has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup after suffering an ankle injury.
England skipper Farrell to miss start of Rugby World Cup after another dangerous hit?
Owen Farrell will learn on Tuesday if he is to miss England's critical Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina after he was sent off for a dangerous tackle against Wales.
'Furious' Gatland hints at RWC selections reprecussions
Warren Gatland hinted there may be repercussions for World Cup selection after Wales surrendered a strong position in slumping to a 19-17 defeat by England at Twickenham. The hosts had been reduced to 12 men after Owen Farrell's yellow card was upgraded to a red by the 'Bunker' review system at a time when Freddie Steward and Ellis Genge were sat in the sin-bin. Wales led 17-9 but against the odds England scored the next try when Maro Itoje rounded off a maul before George Ford landed a conversion and penalty to seal a come-from-behind victory.
Harry Kane makes debut as Bayern Munich suffer defeat in German Super Cup
Harry Kane made his debut for Bayern Munich in the German Super Cup, but missed out on his first trophy as Leipzig won 3-0 at the Allianz Arena.
Owen Farrell sent off as England secure scrappy late win over Wales
England’s preparations for the World Cup continued to unravel after captain Owen Farrell was sent off in a 19-17 victory secured through a late George Ford penalty.
Farrell shown red as England edge out Wales
England's preparations for the World Cup continued to unravel after captain Owen Farrell was sent off in a 19-17 victory secured through a late George Ford penalty.
Alessia Russo hits winner as England fight back to beat Colombia
Alessia Russo fired England through to a Women's World Cup semi-final after a 2-1 comeback win over Colombia at Stadium Australia in Sydney on Saturday.