Today’s back pages: England caught up in Rugby World Cup tackling storm

A round-up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 27 September

England’s Owen Farrell receives treatment during the Rugby World Cup clash against the USA
England’s Owen Farrell receives treatment during the Rugby World Cup clash against the USA
(Image credit: David Rogers/Getty Images)

RWC tackle storm

England maintained their winning start at the Rugby World Cup yesterday, beating the United States 45-7 in pool C, but the victory was marred by two tackling controversies.

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