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Marlie Packer set for Rugby World Cup opener ban

The Independent on MSN · 1d

England flanker Marlie Packer avoids ban for World Cup opener after red card

England have been given a boost with Marlie Packer cleared to feature in their Rugby World Cup opener after receiving a one-match ban for a red card. Packer was sent off for a dangerous clearout having been deemed to have targeted the lower leg of a Spanish player during the Red Roses ’ 97-7 warm-up win at Welford Road.

Yahoo Sports · 2d

Packer free to play England's World Cup opener

Flanker Marlie Packer will not miss the start of England's home Women's Rugby World Cup after she was given a one-match for a red card against Spain on Saturday.

The Telegraph · 1d

Marlie Packer avoids ban for Rugby World Cup opener

It is the second time in recent years that an England player has been sent off for a crocodile roll. England’s Sarah Beckett received a three-match ban during the 2024 Six Nations for a dangerous clear-out on Italy centre Michela Sillari, who suffered a leg fracture.

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Captain Packer sent off as England crush Spain

Marlie Packer's red card is the one downside to an emphatic Red Roses' win over an outclassed Spain in Leicester.

Six Sarries face Spain on Saturday

All six of Saracens Red Roses will make an appearance at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Saturday as John Mitchell's side play ...

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