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The year in World Cups: how South Africa won rugby’s battle of fine margins

Springboks and their inspirational captain, Siya Kolisi, won their three knockout games in France by a single point

The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2023

Red mist: Rugby’s leaders would do well to heed wise words of Wayne Barnes

The retired referee says ‘game needs to have discussion’ about current protocols regarding the all-too regular handing out of red cards

The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2023

Champions Cup emerges from rugby’s recent darkness to offer shafts of light

Last weekend’s action featured some of the most watchable club rugby in years, giving hope to growing the sport

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023

Antoine Dupont gives fast and furious sevens new life in quest for greatness at Olympics

The France star will make his debut in the revamped series in Vancouver this weekend, in what is the first step towards a shot at gold at the Paris Olympics

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023

Sports quiz of the week: City, cricket, crowds, clubs and Colts

Have you been following the big stories in cricket, football, golf, tennis, darts, boxing, rugby, Formula One and the NFL?

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2023

South Africa deserve World Cup but teams’ approach needs to change

Fiji and Portugal should be proud while Ireland and France will have regrets but there has to be incentive for teams to vary tactics

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2023

A red card could ruin the Rugby World Cup final – the game needs fairer, safer rulings on the field

In the 46th minute of the 2023 Rugby World Cup (RWC) pool match between contenders France and pretenders Namibia, with the rampaging Europeans ahead by a thumping 54 points to nil, the wilting Welwitschias forfeited a player to a yellow card.

The Conversation · Oct 26, 2023

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 · Oct 26, 2023

Seven steps to heaven: how England can reach the Rugby World Cup final

Scoreboard pressure, smart bench work and getting the fundamentals right are all key to England’s chances of an upset

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023

France vs South Africa referee responds to Antoine Dupont criticism

Ben O’Keeffe has been appointed to oversee England and South Africa despite criticism from France captain Dupont

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023