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Owen Farrell hits out at ‘unacceptable’ abuse of Tom Curry after threats

Curry has been the target of threats on social media after alleging that Bongi Mbonambi used a racial slur towards him

The Independent UK

Ben Youngs to end record-breaking England career after Rugby World Cup

Youngs will win his 127th and final England cap against Argentina

The Independent UK

London Broncos set to lose out under rugby league’s new grading criteria

A new system awards points across five key factors including support base, performance, finances, facilities and community integration.

The Independent UK

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Argentina vs England: Tom Curry to start Rugby World Cup third-place play-off

Sale flanker has been the subject of threats after racism allegation against Bongi Mbonambi

Evening Standard

England vs Argentina referee: Who is Rugby World Cup bronze final official Nic Berry?

Australia Berry will officiate the penultimate game of the tournament on Friday evening

The Independent UK

Sale condemn ‘disgusting abuse’ aimed at Tom Curry and his family

World Rugby is investigating an allegation made by Curry against South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi.

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup LIVE: England announce Argentina team as Marcus Smith starts

Steve Borthwick has confirmed his team to face Argentina in the third-place play-off before Saturday’s final between South Africa and New Zealand

The Independent UK

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Springboks set for rematch of day that ‘changed South Africa forever’

The Springboks and All Blacks meet again in a Rugby World Cup final, 28 years after Nelson Mandela and Francois Pienaar united a nation

The Independent UK

How the incredible Barrett brothers rejuvenated the All Blacks

Beauden, Scott and Jordie Barrett are all set to start Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final for the All Blacks against the Springboks

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup final is mouthwatering but leave bronze medals for the Olympics

So after one close semi-final and one that was a skoosh, a doddle, as we say in Scots, we now have a Rugby World Cup Final that can only be…

The National (Scotland)

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

RFU confirm conversations underway over possible British & Irish league

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

The Independent UK

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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 Guardian - UK

Was an Afrikaans rugby term used by Bongi Mbonambi lost in translation?

Letter: Jeanette Serdyn says ‘wit kant’, meaning ‘the white-clothed side’, could have been misinterpreted by Tom Curry

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

World Rugby to launch new international competition from 2026

The governing body has also given the go-ahead to the expansion of the World Cup to 24 teams in time for Australia 2027.

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Australia's 2027 Rugby World Cup to expand to 24 teams

The 2027 Rugby World Cup, hosted by Australia, will expand to 24 teams amid changes that include a new global competition, with promotion and relegation.

The Independent UK

England rally around Tom Curry ahead of Argentina clash

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

The Guardian - 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 Independent 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

Rugby World Cup to be expanded to 24 teams in 2027

A new bi-annual international competition is also to be launched in 2026.

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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