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RFU ‘deeply disappointed’ as World Rugby closes case against Mbongeni Mbonambi

England’s Tom Curry alleged South Africa hooker Mbonambi had racially abused him during Saturday’s World Cup semi-final.

The Independent UK

Bundee Aki and Antoine Dupont among nominees for World Rugby Men’s Player of the Year

Eben Etzebeth and Ardie Savea also feature on a four-player shortlist

The Independent UK

Handre Pollard given keys to No 10 as Springboks reveal Rugby World Cup final team

Pollard replaces Manie Libbok at fly half and Faf de Klerk returns at scrum half for the crunch clash against the All Blacks in Paris

The Independent UK

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RFU reacts with fury to World Rugby ending Mbonambi case without hearing

RFU has said it is ‘deeply disappointed’ there will not be a hearing by an independent disciplinary panel into Tom Curry’s claim of racial abuse

The Guardian - UK

World Rugby confirm ruling over Tom Curry racial slur allegation against Bongi Mbonambi

Springboks hooker Mbonambi had been accused of making a comment towards Curry in the semi-final win over England last Saturday

The Independent UK

England hit out after Bongi Mbonambi not charged over two racism allegations from Tom Curry

RFU lament decision not to involve an independent disciplinary panel as World Rugby rule 'insufficient evidence' to bring charges

Evening Standard

The bold calls that saved Ian Foster and took All Blacks to brink of World Cup glory

Known as ‘Foz’ by his New Zealand players, a heroic win in South Africa last year stopped a horrendous run after five losses in six games. Now, as Harry Latham-Coyle details, the 58-year-old stands one win away from joining the illustrious company of Graham Henry and Steve Hansen as World…

The Independent UK

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Munster in doubt for Kiwi clash, with Hynes on standby

Kangaroos five-eighth Cameron Munster is still battling illness, with Test debutant Nicho Hynes on standby to start against NZ in the Pacific Championships

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Felix Jones: England’s next assistant coach and Springboks’ secret weapon

Felix Jones may not be a household name but the popular coach has chance to help South Africa to back-to-back World Cup triumphs before joining England

The Guardian - UK

Beloved vs unloved: Contrasting captains collide in Rugby World Cup final

Siya Kolisi is adored by Springboks fans while Sam Cane battles for affection from the All Blacks faithful but both skippers have the same goal in Paris on Saturday

The Independent UK

This World Cup highlights rugby’s impossible job: being the referee

In France, the referees have had two main roles: managing the game and then taking the blame from the team that lost it

The Guardian - UK

Record appearance maker Ben Youngs set for England swansong against Argentina

Head coach Steve Borthwick called Youngs ‘a brilliant player and a fantastic team man’.

The Independent UK

Michael Cheika keeps the faith as he aims to end Argentina tenure on a high

Los Pumas take on England in the Rugby World Cup bronze final on Friday evening before Cheika leaves his role as head coach

The Independent UK

England captain Owen Farrell: Online abuse of Tom Curry not acceptable

Curry has been targeted on social media after he alleged he had been racially abused during the World Cup semi-final defeat to South Africa.

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Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: Owen Farrell slams 'unacceptable' Tom Curry abuse amid Bongi Mbonambi racism investigation

World Rugby continue to look into allegations that have threatened to overshadow World Cup final week

Evening Standard

Ben Youngs to retire from Test rugby after World Cup as scrum-half ends record-breaking England career

The scrum-half will earn his 127th cap in the third-place play-off against Argentina on Friday night

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell hits out at ‘unacceptable’ abuse of Tom Curry after threats

Curry has been the target of threats on social media after alleging that Bongi Mbonambi used a racial slur towards him

The Independent UK

Ben Youngs to end record-breaking England career after Rugby World Cup

Youngs will win his 127th and final England cap against Argentina

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Evening Standard

Wales legend Leigh Halfpenny announces international retirement

The full-back's last game for his country will be in next week's match against the Barbarians in Cardiff

The Guardian - UK

England rail at ‘disgusting’ abuse of Tom Curry over Bongi Mbonambi incident

England have lashed out at the unacceptable online abuse directed at Tom Curry after he accused Bongi Mbonambi of a racial slur

The Hindu

De Kock converts his farewell into a fairy tale

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Evening Standard

Argentina vs England: Tom Curry to start Rugby World Cup third-place play-off

Sale flanker has been the subject of threats after racism allegation against Bongi Mbonambi

Evening Standard

Ben Earl vows England will set the tone for new era in Argentina play-off

Red Rose come full circle in tournament after agonising defeat to South Africa

The Independent UK

Tom Curry starts as England reveal team to face Argentina

The flanker has received abuse after making an allegation that South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi used a racial slur against him in England’s semi-final defeat

The Independent UK

Tom Curry in England’s starting line-up to face Argentina

The Sale flanker has received online abuse in response to the allegation that he was the victim of a racist slur against South Africa.

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