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Steve Borthwick questions World Rugby’s silence on red card inconsistency

The debate over head contacts and officiating consistency overshadowed the opening weekend of the World Cup

The Independent UK

Lawrence Dallaglio column: England must be clever to get best from Billy Vunipola again

Steve Borthwick must be intelligent with his use of the returning No8 to prevent a target being placed on his back

Evening Standard

I don’t think England have a discipline problem – defence coach Kevin Sinfield

Tom Curry’s early dismissal at the weekend followed hot on the heels of Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola incidents last month.

The Independent UK

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Rugby laws and refereeing already being shown up at World Cup

Just one round of matches gone and already the bungling blazerati of World Rugby are looking like complete and utter prats.

The National (Scotland)

Tom Curry ban: How many games will England star miss after red card vs Argentina?

Curry will face an independent judicial committee on 12 September after he was shown a red card in England Rugby World Cup opener

The Independent UK

Billy Vunipola set to return for England in World Cup game against Japan

England are ready to welcome Billy Vunipola back for their second World Cup match against Japan on Sunday and potentially offset the loss of Tom Curry

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup: England go back to the future as Tuilagi thrives and fantastic Ford ignites Farrell debate

Fly-half takes deserved plaudits for a stunning display against Argentina but Sale team-mate sets the tone with his sheer physicality

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Tom Curry: Date set for disciplinary hearing over Rugby World Cup red card

Tom Curry will discover his Rugby World Cup fate in a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday night following his red card against Argentina.

Evening Standard

George Ford had Danny Care in sights as he booted England to victory

Ford scored three drop goals and six penalties.

The Independent UK

George Ford: Drop goals can be ‘great weapon’ for England at the Rugby World Cup

The Sale fly-half produced three in seven first-half minutes and also added six penalties to steer Steve Borthwick’s side to a massive Pool D triumph in Marseille

Evening Standard

England prove there is beauty in winning the Borthwick way

Coach is booed before kick-off but team deliver a win against the odds and no one will want to play them

The Guardian - UK

George Ford drives 14-man England to heroic World Cup win over Argentina

George Ford kicked 27 points as England overcame the early dismissal of Tom Curry to begin their campaign with a stunning 27-10 win over Argentina

The Guardian - UK

England v Argentina LIVE: Result and reaction from Rugby World Cup 2023 as England win despite red card

England 27-10 Argentina: Tom Curry’s controversial sending off didn’t stop the boot of George Ford inspiring England to victory

The Independent UK

Toothless England look to leaders in search of unlikely Rugby World Cup triumph

Beaten finalists four years ago would appear to have limited hope of a deep tournament run

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Alex Mitchell selection hints at England’s need for speed against Argentina

The scrum half and Jonny May are surprise inclusions in England’s first starting team of the World Cup having been left out of Steve Borthwick’s initial 33-man squad

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick insists England have been written off too early ahead of Rugby World Cup opener

Red Rose at a very low ebb but all that would change with a strong showing in France

Evening Standard

England Rugby World Cup 2023 squad guide: Lawrence Dallaglio’s verdict on every player

Steve Borthwick faces an incredible learning curve but his side might just surprise in France, says 2003 champion

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick springs scrum half surprise for England’s World Cup opener against Argentina

Alex Mitchell starts at nine, while Jonny May is also an unexpected starter on the wing

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Evening Standard

England vow to atone for spoiling Courtney Lawes milestone in Argentina World Cup opener

The vastly-experienced lock will captain Steve Borthwick’s side against the Pumas after 100th cap ruined by historic Fiji loss

The Independent UK

NFL-style lawsuit and brain-injury concerns hang over Rugby World Cup

The Rugby World Cup will take place against the backdrop of a concussion lawsuit that has similarities to one settled by the NFL in 2013 at a likely cost of more than $1 billion

The Guardian - UK

Everything you need to know about the 2023 Rugby World Cup

The players to watch, the teams to back and how to tell a ruck from a scrum as the tournament kicks off in France

The Guardian - UK

Jonny May ready for second England chance after his ‘monkey’ comes out

Initially told by Steve Borthwick that he was going to miss out on England’s 33-man squad, the winger is now back in the fold

The Guardian - UK

Cipriani lifts lid on English rugby’s great flaw: a mistrust of mavericks

Fly-half reveals much in his new book, not least the preference for pragmatists over visionaries that still holds England back

The Guardian - UK

‘Competitive animals’ England chew over underdog tag for Argentina tie

Having arrived at their team base in northern France, the 2019 finalists are remaining upbeat about their upcoming World Cup campaign

The Guardian - UK

‘I made a mistake’: Owen Farrell holds hands up over England World Cup ban

The England captain accepted his ban for a tackle on Wales’ Taine Basham and brushed off claims made by Danny Cipriani in new book

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