Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell to miss England’s World Cup opener against Argentina

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player ‘Not as bad as it could have been’ – Billy Vunipola’s ban is a setback but could have been worse, reports James Cole ‘Not as bad as it could have been’ – Billy Vunipola’s ban is a setback but could have been worse, reports James…

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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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Billy Vunipola: England coach Steve Borthwick ‘very hopeful’ forward can feature in Rugby World Cup warm-ups

Billy Vunipola is recovering from a knee injury England head coach Steve Borthwick says he is “very hopeful” Billy Vunipola will be able to feature in August’s Rugby World Cup warm-up fixtures as the forward continues his recovery from a knee injury. The number eight’s participation in a third successive World Cup appeared to be…

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