Andy Farrell hits out at 'disgusting' Owen Farrell coverage
Andy Farrell has called the coverage around his son Owen Farrell's disciplinary process a "disgusting" circus.
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George Ford starts as England wait on Owen Farrell decision
Owen Farrell has been left out of England's matchday 23 to face Ireland in Saturday's Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture in Dublin after World Rugby earlier on Thursday appealed against a decision to overturn his red card versus 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.
World Rugby to appeal Owen Farrell disciplinary decision
England could still be without Owen Farrell for the start of the Rugby World Cup, after World Rugby confirmed it would appeal the decision to overturn his red card in last Saturday's 19-17 win against Wales.
Gavin Coombes among five players released from Ireland squad
Five players have been released from Ireland's Rugby World Cup training squad and will return to their provinces to continue their pre-season training programmes.
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.
Captain Kolisi back for Springboks in massive World Cup boost
The return from injury of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi ahead of the Rugby World Cup is "massive" for South Africa, according to wing Cheslin Kolbe, who also believes the squad has more depth than when they lifted the trophy in Japan four years ago.
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.