Courtney Lawes: It’s time for me to retire from England after Rugby World Cup campaign | Rugby Union News

Courtney Lawes: “I’ve said to the boys, anyone that’s asked. I think it’s time. I’ve done four World Cups, so I’m pretty happy with that. It’s an end of an era, but it’s been a real honour for me to represent England for so long. It flies by. I’m proud of the journey I’ve been…

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Ben Earl starts at No 8 for England vs Fiji in Rugby World Cup warm-up | 100th cap for Courtney Lawes

Ben Earl will start at No 8 for England Ben Earl will start at No 8 for England against Fiji on Saturday in the absence of the banned Billy Vunipola as head coach Steve Borthwick makes nine changes to his side. Vunipola is the only ‘specialist’ No 8 in the England squad but will serve…

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England’s Courtney Lawes concerned ‘discipline an issue again’ after Billy Vunipola red card in Ireland defeat

Billy Vunipola was the second England player to be red-carded in consecutive games Another key player sent off and another red card has haunted England’s preparations ahead of the impending Rugby World Cup. Fly-half Owen Farrell is at the centre of a controversy as World Rugby appeals his red card last week being overturned. Now,…

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Courtney Lawes, Ben Youngs among 15 players joining England’s Rugby World Cup training squad from Northampton and Leicester

Courtney Lawes will continue his involvement with the England Squad Players from Northampton and Leicester, including Courtney Lawes and Ben Youngs, will join the England squad as preparations for this year’s Rugby World Cup continue in Brighton. Players from the clubs that lost in the Premiership semi-finals are able to link up with the England…

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