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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 · 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

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 · Oct 23, 2023

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 · Oct 23, 2023

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 · Oct 23, 2023

Diamonds lose fourth Test but win Constellation Cup

The Diamonds have dropped the last two games of the Constellation Cup, losing Game 4 to New Zealand 53-50 in Auckland, but won the trophy on aggregate.

AAP · Oct 23, 2023

Aussie Steelers down Canada to win wheelchair rugby cup

While the Wallabies faltered among the world's best in France the Australian Steelers have won the International Wheelchair Rugby Cup in Paris.

AAP · Oct 23, 2023

Courtney Lawes to retire from England duty after Rugby World Cup

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

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2023

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 · Oct 22, 2023