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Rugby union bosses face urgent calls to appeal against "shocking" Owen Farrell verdict https://t.co/C3S7qjlMO6
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The England captain has had his Twickenham red card overturned and is free to return to action immediately - starting on Saturday against his dad's Ireland team in Dublin
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Owen Farrell's fate means England must get their heads around new order - and fast https://t.co/ktWtSRt9oO
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England captain appears before a disciplinary committee tomorrow and could be suspended for up to six weeks
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Owen Farrell fires up downbeat England with stirring World Cup rallying call https://t.co/nnwHYQRN2U
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“The opportunity for us is brilliant. If we go in as favourites or go in under the radar, we'll use it to our advantage either way"
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´There are extreme moments within a game and Test matches are so tight. If you are not conditioned for those moments, those are the ones which can break you’ https://t.co/7M8BWJ5FpU
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England are having a pre-World Cup training camp in northern Italy, and Steve Borthwick's 41-man squad have but been through their paces in extreme heat
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“Luke’s shoulder has not improved sufficiently for him to be considered for selection for the World Cup” Cowan-Dickie loses fitness race as England announce RWC training squad and name their captain | @alexspinkmirror
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Steve Borthwick has named a 41-man training squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup - but England will be without Luke Cowan-Dickie who has lost his race against time to be fit
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Billy Vunipola undergoes further knee surgery less than 80 days from World Cup https://t.co/U7HByG7p0e
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“The medical team are positive about my prospects, and I understand exactly what needs to be done over the next few weeks”
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Ollie Lawrence, player of the season in English rugby’s Premiership, in race against time to be fit for World Cup selection | @alexspinkmirror
https://t.co/0MclQEWGpb
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England head coach Steve Borthwick names his World Cup training squad on Friday week and his official 33-player squad for the tournament on August 7
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“As a sport we have to accept that until we make the game more commercially viable earnings can’t be what they have been. It’s completely obvious it’s never been sustainable” Interview with Lions great Sam Warburton, one of rugby’s sharpest minds
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"As a sport we have to accept that until we make the game more commercially viable player earnings can’t be what they have been. It’s completely obvious it’s never been sustainable”
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Billy Vunipola told he is back in England plans after Sam Simmonds turns down World Cup shot | @alexspinkmirror
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“Billy’s been an important player for England for a number of seasons. And I think he has the potential to be an important player for England going forward”
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Sam Simmonds rules himself out of Rugby World Cup selection with England https://t.co/RdbwSLbzYU
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Steve Borthwick is holding three camps before he announces his official World Cup training squad, on June 30 but Simmonds will play no part
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"The pro game in this country needs to be radically transformed. The current leadership must urgently review its practices from top to bottom if it has a desire to see professional rugby continue in England” #LondonIrish owner breaks his silence as Exiles file for administration
BREAKING: London Irish file for administration as “unsustainable business models” blamed ✍️ @alexspinkmirror
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London Irish become THIRD Premiership club to fail in rugby's darkest season https://t.co/bBZ0hkPlr9
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“To thrive, rugby clubs need to have a wide-ranging offering and varied revenue streams. All three clubs that have failed this season have had fragile business models for many years”
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Return of the Orange Powder demonstrators. Bigger stage than the Crucible, the hits maybe bigger too
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George Ford: If it was about money I wouldn’t have moved - it was more than that. Premiership Final preview https://t.co/k1hP0oQOU2
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Gallagher Premiership Final: Saracens v Sale Sharks, Twickenham, today kick-off 3.00pm
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Owen Farrell: “I love rugby league - I always wonder if I’d be any good” #SARvSAL #RL
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Gallagher Premiership Final: Saracens v Sale Sharks, Twickenham, today kick-off 3.00pm
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Premiership rugby bosses considering taking showpiece final away from Twickenham https://t.co/FChIpTcX1T
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Newcastle United, Man City and Tottenham are among the vebnues thought to be under consideration
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London Irish have 'mountain to climb' to avoid fate of Wasps and Worcester https://t.co/7BsWg78AOa
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Premiership bosses fearing the worst as cash-strapped Exiles approach Tuesday's survival deadline with no sign of proposed takeover
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Sir Alex Ferguson tells Twickenham-bound Sale Sharks: 'You're not there to enjoy it, you're there to win” #sale #MUFC
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Manchester United legend gives team talk ahead of Sharks' first Premiership Final appearance for 17 years and Sale boss Alex Sanderson admits: "It's good to have him in our corner"
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