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Connection, camaraderie and belonging: why the Matildas could be making you a sports fan for the very first time

With over seven million Australians hooked onto the world cup viewing, many who have never really been interested in sports have recently found themselves screaming at the TV, cheering in pubs and hugging complete strangers.

The Conversation

It's Australia versus England in sport once again - but why does it feel different this time?

So here we are again. It’s Australia versus England in a major sporting contest – as if the Ashes, netball, rugby and not forgetting darts weren’t enough.

The Conversation

Owen Farrell’s rescinded red card sets worrying precedent for the game

England will be delighted at their captain’s reprieve but in the long term it could have serious repercussions for player welfare

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Rivalry, passion and swagger on cards as Lionesses take on Matildas

Home crowd will be tipped heavily in favour of Australia but pundits predict England will thrive under pressure

The Guardian - UK

Owen Farrell: Kevin Sinfield hopes England captain avoids David Beckham treatment after red card controversy

Captain will be able avaialable for immediate World Cup selection after dismissal was rescinded

Evening Standard

Owen Farrell cleared for England World Cup opener as red card overturned

In coming to its verdict, the disciplinary panel said no criticism was being made of the Bunker review system that upgraded the initial yellow card.

The Independent UK

Scotland’s World Cup squad announcement looms – who is in danger of missing out?

Gregor Townsend has said that the last four players to leave the squad will be a tighthead prop, a hooker, a back-row and a scrum-half.

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Owen Farrell cleared as England captain escapes Rugby World Cup ban after red card rescinded in huge shock

England had feared Farrell would be banned for the entire World Cup pool stage but he has avoided any punishment

Evening Standard

Owen Farrell cleared to play immediately after red card stunningly overturned

Farrell was sent off against Wales and expected to miss the start of England’s Rugby World Cup campaign but has been let off the hook

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell available for World Cup after red card not upheld

Farrell was sent off at Twickenham on Saturday.

The Independent UK

England fan to sit at ‘other end of couch’ from Australian wife for semi-final

Englishman Alex Finlayson said watching the match with his Australian wife Kelly will create an ‘odd atmosphere’.

The Independent UK

Australia has captured its continent as it faces England for a spot in the Women's World Cup final

Australia has captured its continent as it plays in its first semifinal match of the Women's World Cup

The Independent UK

Lengthening Rugby World Cup injury list illustrates game’s toll on players

Biggest stage will once again be robbed of some key names and there are fears the sport’s attrition rate will only increase

The Guardian - UK

England to give Owen Farrell every World Cup chance even with potential ban

England will do their utmost to stick by Owen Farrell even if the captain misses a clutch of Rugby World Cup matches through suspension.

Evening Standard

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Scotland coach Bryan Easson excited for different challenges in WXV2 tournament

SCOTLAND coach Bryan Easson has welcomed the chance for his team to play against different styles of opponents after they were drawn to meet Japan,…

Evening Standard

Jack van Poortvliet ruled out of Rugby World Cup with surgery required on England star’s ankle injury

Jack van Poortvliet will miss the Rugby World Cup with an ankle injury, with Alex Mitchell called into England’s 33-man squad as his replacement.

Evening Standard

King and Queen’s state visit to France ‘set to take place in September’

French ministerial sources have said that Charles and Camilla will visit Paris in September

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell ban: How many games will England captain miss after red card vs Wales?

Farrell was sent off for a high tackle against Wales and now faces an uncertain build-up to the Rugby World Cup in France

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The Guardian - UK

Classic rivalry takes new twist as England look to learn from defeat

The Lionesses’ only loss under Sarina Wiegman came in a friendly against Australia but stakes are much higher now

The Guardian - UK

Farrell’s recklessness leaves England searching for clarity and composure

Captain’s likely absence from start of World Cup highlights a weary familiarity hanging over team showing no sense of momentum

The Independent UK

Alex Mitchell set for England call if Jack van Poortvliet ruled out of World Cup

Leicester scrum-half Van Poortvliet will undergo a scan on his damaged right ankle.

The Independent UK

Adrian Lam: Sky is the limit for Challenge Cup winning Leigh Leopards

Leigh won the trophy with a nail-biting 17-16 triumph.

Evening Standard

Owen Farrell to learn World Cup fate as disciplinary hearing set after Wales red card

England captain could be banned for four weeks after a high tackle on Taine Basham at Twickenham

The Guardian - AU

Don’t call me Captain Killjoy: David Littleproud opposes Matildas’ public holiday

National party leader says it’s easy for the PM to call for a national holiday if Australia win the World Cup, but business would suffer

The Independent UK

Late Thomas Ramos penalty earns France victory over battling Scotland

Gregor Townsend’s side trailed 27-10 going into the final quarter.

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