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The Latest Breaking News on Rugby Union

Rugby’s new Nations Championship is an answer to the wrong question

The new competition locks out smaller nations just when rugby should be trying to grow the game globally

The Independent UK

World Rugby reveals plans for new Nations League competition and expanded World Cup from 2027

Rugby chiefs have declared it a "new era" for the sport

Evening Standard

Curry ‘getting support’ after receiving threats following racial slur allegation

The England flanker was subjected to online abuse after the Mbonambi claim as World Rugby investigates an accusation against the South Africa hooker

The Guardian - UK

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RFU confirm conversations underway over possible British & Irish league

The future of the club game in Europe could be radically reshaped

The Independent UK

World Rugby insist new ‘Nations Championship’ competition will benefit all despite criticism

Nations like Uruguay, Samoa and Portugal will be locked out of the top tier of the ‘Nations Championship’ until 2032

The Independent UK

England rally around Tom Curry amid Bongi Mbonambi racism investigation

Curry has alleged he was racially abused by the South Africa hooker in England’s semi-final defeat

The Independent UK

England throw support behind Tom Curry ahead of Argentina clash

Sale flanker has accused South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi of using a racial slur during semi-final defeat

Evening Standard

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England rally around Tom Curry ahead of Argentina clash

Curry has alleged he was racially abused by South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi.

The Independent UK

World Rugby’s global calendar overhaul labelled ‘stitch-up’ by smaller nations

The World Rugby Council has approved a new aligned calendar, two-tier competition and expanded men’s World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Rugby gets huge overhaul with new Nations Championship and expanded World Cup

World Rugby announced a new biennial competition in men’s rugby and the World Cup being expanded to 24 teams

The Independent UK

South Africa support 'great guy' Bongi Mbonambi amid investigation over alleged racial slur

World Rugby are looking to swiftly complete their probe into Tom Curry's allegations as Paris final looms

Evening Standard

No country for old men? Last dance for Rugby World Cup’s elder statesmen

New Zealand and South Africa’s veterans have overcome mental and physical adversity to lead their teams to the World Cup final

The Guardian - UK

All Blacks in the red: Why New Zealand need a World Cup win more than you might think

A damning report released in late August highlighted governance and financial problems within New Zealand Rugby, making victory over South Africa in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final all the more important

The Independent UK

George Horne on 'dream' Glasgow Warriors 100th game and Scotland disappointment

George Horne scored just a minute after his introduction on his 100th Glasgow Warriors appearance on his return from Scotland duty.

The National (Scotland)

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Foran named to start at No.9 as Kiwis target Australia

Kieran Foran's versatility will be on show for New Zealand against Australia after the veteran five-eighth was named at hooker for Saturday's Test.

The Independent UK

On this day in 2018 – Christian Wade quits rugby in bid to launch NFL career

The then 27-year-old left Wasps but returned to rugby with Racing 92 in 2022 after failing to make the Buffalo Bills roster.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh coach Sean Everitt praises Healy as World Cup stars to return

Edinburgh will welcome a number of World Cup stars back against the Lions on Saturday including Duhan van der Merwe.

Evening Standard

Why England's scrum was penalised against South Africa after losing battle for referee's heart and mind

Persistent Red Rose misdemeanours tallied up to swing Rugby World Cup semi-final against them at a vital moment

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The Guardian - UK

England exit Rugby World Cup with pride but need more than grit to woo public

What is the wider purpose for Borthwick’s semi-finalists when so many supporters feel the team is still not speaking to them?

The Independent UK

Jean Kleyn: RWC final with South Africa ‘outside realm of thinking’ months ago

The 30-year-old Munster lock represented Ireland at the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

Newsroom.co.nz

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.

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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

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

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