Jones: Ford has not been dropped

George Ford’s omission from the England starting lineup for Saturday’s crunch quarter-final against Australia comes as a surprise, but coach Eddie Jones says the flyhalf knows his role in the squad.

England opt for Farrell, bench Ford

Owen Farrell will captain England from flyhalf in their World Cup quarter-final against the Wallabies in Oita on Saturday.

Argentina lock cops hefty ban

Tomas Lavanini has been handed a four-match suspension following his head-high shoulder tackle on Owen Farrell during Saturday’s 39-10 defeat by England.

Farrell returns for England

Owen Farrell returns to lead England when they clash with Argentina in Saturday’s vital Pool C encounter at Tokyo Stadium.

Farrell changes tackle technique

England captain Owen Farrell has been altering his tackle technique to conform to World Rugby’s updated guidelines regarding no-arms tackles.

Itoje helps England overpower Ireland

Maro Itoje was at his physical best as England hammered Ireland 57-15 in a World Cup warm-up at Twickenham on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

England make raft of changes

The inclusion of Owen Farrell at inside centre is one of 10 changes to England’s starting lineup for Saturday’s warm-up match against Ireland at Twickenham.

Gardner: I got Farrell call wrong

Referee Angus Gardner has admitted that he should have penalised England’s Owen Farrell for his controversial tackle on Bok centre André Esterhuizen.

Jones defends Farrell tackles

England coach Eddie Jones says Owen Farrell’s tackles will only become a problem if referees start penalising them.

Watch: Another Farrell shoulder charge

England flyhalf Owen Farrell was fortunate not to concede a penalty try after making this hit at Twickenham.