Rugby World Cup 2015: Owen Farrell says England ready and focused for Australia

The Pool A maths are complicated and the permutations many, but hosts England go into the showdown with Australia on 3 October knowing defeat means an exit from the Rugby World Cup in the opening round for the first time. A week after their shock 28-25 defeat to Wales stopped their campaign in its tracks, the hosts must rouse themselves for yet another high pressure encounter at Twickenham. Oct 2, 2015

Joseph back for England clash with Wallabies

Jonathan Joseph was named in Englands team to start against Australia in their pivotal Rugby World Cup clash on 3 October, with Brad Barritt switched back to inside centre and Owen Farrell retained at flyhalf. Oct 1, 2015

Rugby World Cup 2015: George Ford dropped as Owen Farrell and Sam Burgess start for England vs Wales

As expected, England have dropped fly-half George Ford for their pivotal Rugby World Cup Pool A match against rivals Wales on Saturday 26 September. Owen Farrell will wear the number 10 shirt at Twickenham, with Sam Burgess also called up to deputise for the injured Jonathan Joseph and number eight Billy Vunipola replacing Ben Morgan after the latter sustained a knee problem in the 35-11 victory over Fiji. Sep 24, 2015