OWEN FARRELL

Manu Tuilagi for England

England survive Fiji fightback to advance to Rugby World Cup semi-finals

Owen Farrell steered England into the semi-finals of the World Cup after Steve Borthwick's side faced down a Fiji fightback in a dramatic 30-24 victory in Marseille.

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England roll the dice with Marcus Smith at fullback for World Cup quarter-final

England have taken a calculated risk for Sunday's World Cup quarter-final against Fiji by naming Marcus Smith at full-back in place of Freddie Steward.

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England's Owen Farrell to miss two games at World Cup after copping four-match ban

Owen Farrell will miss the first two games at the World Cup after the England captain was banned for four matches by an appeal committee for his dangerous tackle against Wales.

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Ex-ref Nigel Owens insists Owen Farrell tackle against Wales deserved red card

Former referee Nigel Owens insists rugby is in "big trouble" if Owen Farrell's dangerous tackle against Wales is not viewed as a sending-off offence.

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England coach calls out 'personal attacks' against Owen Farrell as saga rages on

Steve Borthwick has called out the "personal attacks" against England's captain Owen Farrell, who once again faces the possibility of missing the start of the World Cup.

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Pacific Island players slam Owen Farrell verdict after hefty ban for Moala

Pacific Island players have furiously reacted to Owen Farrell's red card being rescinded after George Moala was handed a hefty ban for his sending-off.