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 · Oct 24, 2023
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 · Oct 24, 2023
RFU confirm conversations underway over possible British & Irish league The future of the club game in Europe could be radically reshaped The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023
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 · Oct 24, 2023
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 · Oct 24, 2023
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 · Oct 24, 2023
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 · Oct 24, 2023
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 · Oct 24, 2023
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 · Oct 24, 2023
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 · Oct 24, 2023
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 · Oct 24, 2023
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 · Oct 24, 2023
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) · Oct 24, 2023
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. AAP · Oct 24, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023 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) · Oct 23, 2023 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 · Oct 23, 2023 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
The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2023 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 · Oct 23, 2023 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.
Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2023 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 · Oct 23, 2023 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 · Oct 23, 2023 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 · Oct 23, 2023 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 · Oct 23, 2023 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 · Oct 23, 2023 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