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Silver Ferns' sweet end to mixed bag of '23

After their World Cup crash, the Silver Ferns have rolled the world champions - twice - to finish 2023. But is the coach happy with that progress? Merryn Anderson reports.

Newsroom.co.nz

England Rugby World Cup player ratings: Ben Earl steals the show as Marcus Smith dazzles in new role

Courtney Lawes enjoys a memorable international swan song but Billy Vunipola fails to impress

Evening Standard

Springboks rally around ‘great guy’ Bongi Mbonambi after racial slur allegation

England’s Tom Curry has accused Mbonambi of making the slur towards him during South Africa’s semi-final win and World Rugby are investigating the claim

The Independent UK

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5 things we learned from England’s progress through the Rugby World Cup

There was much to admire as the Springboks were out-Bokked by a wet-weather masterclass devised by Steve Borthwick.

The Independent UK

South Africa vs New Zealand: Who is the referee for the Rugby World Cup final?

English official Wayne Barnes will take charge of the final for the first time

The Independent UK

End of an era? England squad set for major change after Rugby World Cup exit

Steve Borthwick will set about creating a new-look England squad for 2027, but who will be there and who will miss out?

The Independent UK

All Blacks prop explains plan to combat Springboks’ ‘bomb squad’ in World Cup final

Tamaiti Williams believes New Zealand can counter the impact of South Africa’s bench forwards

The Independent UK

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Steve Borthwick plotting England evolution not revolution after World Cup resurgence

There won't be a totally new start at Twickenham despite the looming retirements of several senior players

Evening Standard

Why England will come back stronger from Rugby World Cup heartache

Another defeat to South Africa, but a different feeling from 2019: Steve Borthwick’s side now have reason for optimism after almost stunning the Springboks in the semi-finals

The Independent UK

Sunak: Rugby chiefs should look 'carefully' at claims South African player used racial slur against Tom Curry

The Prime Minister intervenes on the alleged racism incident during England's semi-final against South Africa

Evening Standard

Bongi Mbonambi: World Rugby investigating after Tom Curry accuses South Africa hooker of using racial slur

Springbok star's World Cup final place in doubt amid racism row after England clash

Evening Standard

Courtney Lawes to retire from England duty after Rugby World Cup

34-year-old will continue his club career with Northampton Saints

Evening Standard

Courtney Lawes to retire from England duty when Rugby World Cup ends

The 34-year-old’s bid to end his international career on a high was cruelly ended by South Africa.

The Independent UK

Courtney Lawes to retire from England duty after World Cup: ‘It’s time’

The forward is England’s fifth most-capped male player of all-time

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The Guardian - UK

England restore faith but World Cup near miss signals the end of an era

England delivered their most committed performance for four years in their semi-final near miss but more flexibility is needed to overcome the best

The National (Scotland)

Ben Vellacott feels new faces will be crucial for Edinburgh after Dragons victory

Ben Vellacott reckons the new recruits will help Edinburgh move forward after their victory against the Dragons.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow claim biggest ever Leinster win as George Horne enjoys special moment

Glasgow Warriors got their URC season underway with an impressive 43-25 win over Leinster as Geroge Horne caps his 100th appearance in style.

The Independent UK

Really good but not perfect – Shaun Wane wants more from England after Tonga win

England claimed a 22-18 win at the Totally Wicked Stadium.

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The Independent UK

Tom Johnstone second-half brace helps England edge out Tonga in series opener

England ran out 22-18 winners in St Helens in the first of three matches between the teams.

The Independent UK

‘We are the bomb squad’: How South Africa’s not-so-secret weapon turned Rugby World Cup semi-final

The Springboks came from behind to dramatically beat England in Paris and had their uniquely-styled replacements to thank

The Independent UK

Danny Care hoping England’s World Cup efforts have won over disillusioned fans

Steve Borthwick’s men had came under fire before the tournament but were minutes away from reaching the World Cup final.

The Independent UK

Why England will come back ‘stronger’ from Rugby World Cup heartache

Another defeat to South Africa, but a different feeling from 2019: Steve Borthwick’s side now have reason for optimism after almost stunning the Springboks in the semi-finals

Radio France Internationale

South Africa skipper Kolisi hails 'special coach' Nienaber

Only a handful in world rugby can rival Siya Kolisi's stature as a player and his renown: the first Black man to captain the South Africa national rugby union team in its 126-year history and the third after François Pienaar and John Smit to lead the side to the World…

The Independent UK

South Africa investigating alleged racist abuse directed at England’s Tom Curry

The incident is alleged to have occurred in Saturday night’s World Cup semi-final.

The Independent UK

Referee ‘won South Africa the game’, claims England great Lawrence Dallaglio

A place in the Rugby World Cup final slipped through England’s grasp

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