Farrell in doubt after positive test
England captain Owen Farrell has tested positive for Covid-19 on the eve of the match against Tonga at Twickenham, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) said on Friday.
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Concussion risk is worth the reward
Former All Blacks and Toulon prop Carl Hayman has joined concussion legal action against rugby authorities, but DARREN REED believes players know the game comes with risk and any claims to the contrary are disingenuous.
Smith injury keeps Farrell at flyhalf
Circumstances have conspired to see captain Owen Farrell retain the No 10 jersey when he leads England out against Tonga at Twickenham on Saturday.
‘Brutal’ Eddie makes big call at 10
In a bid to get England back to their competitive best, coach Eddie Jones has handed over the playmaking duties to Marcus Smith.
Watson: Refs must take it on the chin
Andre Watson says it is time for World Rugby and professional referees to stop being so sensitive about criticism for poor performances.
Kitshoff to lean on experience in ‘spicy’ Bok tour
Steven Kitshoff is licking his chops in anticipation of a wet-weather tour of Great Britain that showcases South Africa’s set-piece prowess.
Faf on road to recovery, Malherbe waits for red light to change
Scrumhalf Faf de Klerk is hopeful of getting back onto the field early in the new year but the timing of prop Frans Malherbe’s return to play remains unclear.
Steyn stars as Scotland slay Tonga
South African-born Kyle Steyn rounded off for four tries as Scotland pummelled Tonga at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Whitelock talks up Wales on eve of Jones milestone
New Zealand captain Sam Whitelock hailed Wales counterpart Alun Wyn Jones as an “awesome bloke” as he looked forward to more “friendly banter” on the eve of the pair’s latest meeting in an international rugby match.
Orie jumps to the top of players’ association
Springbok lock Marvin Orie has been elected as the new president of the South African Rugby Players’ Association.
