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Rugby World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes announces retirement

The English official cited family reasons for his decision.

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes retires to 'spend more time with family'

English official, 44, calls time on prestigious 18-year career in game

Evening Standard

Jac Morgan captains Wales as Leigh Halfpenny prepares for swansong against Barbarians

The encounter in Cardiff is a tribute to Wales’ record cap holder Alun Wyn Jones following his retirement from Test rugby in May

The Independent UK

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New Zealand demand World Rugby review refereeing decisions in World Cup final loss to South Africa

The All Blacks saw their captain, Sam Cane, sent off just minutes into the game and a try controversially ruled out

Evening Standard

Former Wallabies Slack, Harrison part of Cup review

Former Test skipper Andrew Slack, ex-Wallabies lock Justin Harrison as well as high-performance expert Darlene Harrison will conduct the Wallabies review.

AAP

Eddie Jones: Marcus Smith is a very good player – but he is not a full-back

The Harlequins wore the number 15 jersey during the World Cup in France.

The Independent UK

New Zealand vs South Africa Highlights, ODI World Cup: Quinton de Kock, Rassie van der Dussen shine in South Africa's resounding victory over New Zealand

NEW DELHI: South Africa's Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen lit up the cricketing world with their remarkable centuries, securing a resounding 190-run victory over New Zealand in their ICC ODI World Cup match at MCA stadium in Pune on Wednesday. Their blazing performances not only enthralled cricket…

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Multi-talented Murray ready for England rematch

The last player to grab the ball in New Zealand's epic World Cup win against England last year is ready to do battle again against a Red Roses team out for revenge, Adam Julian writes.

Newsroom.co.nz

Welsh rugby still has deep-rooted issues that need to be sorted – Alun Wyn Jones

The 38-year-old announced his international retirement in May as the world’s most capped player with 170 appearances.

The Independent UK

Robbie Deans rules out a return as Wallabies coach

New Zealander Robbie Deans, Australia's longest-serving Wallabies coach who led the team from 2008 to 2013, has ruled out a return to the post.

AAP

World Cup, New Zealand vs South Africa: New Zealand look to make amends against South Africa

Fighting New Zealand look to avenge close loss in Rugby World Cup final by beating South Africa in cricket

The Times of India

King Charles III says 'no excuse' for colonial-era abuses in Kenya

In tonight's edition: "There can be no excuse" for British colonial atrocities against Kenyans. Those are the words of King Charles III, who is on a four-day state visit in Kenya. Also, the Springboks get a heroes' welcome after landing in Johannesburg. Thousands came to greet the rugby champions who…

France 24

ICC World Cup | We are blessed in a sense that we are in a great space now, says van der Dussen

.South Africa's cricket team is inspired to unite the country through sport, as seen with the Springboks' Rugby World Cup win. Recent political and social controversies, plus the pandemic, have brought the team closer. They have a connection and are in a great space, having dealt with controversy over the…

The Hindu

RA apologises for woeful Wallabies, vows to save code

Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh admits the code has hit rock bottom but denies there is no path forward and insists the Wallabies can be a force again.

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The Independent UK

Warren Gatland rules himself out of coaching the Lions again and backs a successor

Wales coach Gatland headed up the composite team for the three previous tours but won’t lead them to Australia in 2025

Evening Standard

Jonny May: England's second-leading try scorer of all-time announces retirement from Test rugby

England wing Jonny May has announced his retirement from Test rugby.

The Independent UK

England star Jonny May retires from international rugby with emotional statement

May is England men’s second-highest try scorer with 36 from 78 international appearances

The Guardian - UK

Strange new worlds: can the Rugby World Cup live long and prosper?

The 2027 showpiece will not break new ground so making the US a rugby hotbed in 2031 is now an unlikely mission

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The Independent UK

Victorious Springboks arrive back to a heroes' welcome in South Africa

World rugby champions South Africa have arrived back in the country to a heroes’ welcome following a feat that saw them defend their title after beating New Zealand 11-12 in France

The Independent UK

Watch: South Africa’s Springboks welcomed home after Rugby World Cup win

Rugby fans gathered at OR Tambo International Airport this morning (31 October) as they prepared to welcomed home the Springboks following their World Cup win.

The Independent UK

Eddie Jones explains why he resigned as Australia coach: ‘It’s like being in a marriage’

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh says they have reached a ‘sensible’ agreement after accepting Jones’ resignation.

The Independent UK

South Africa declares public holiday after ‘momentous’ Rugby World Cup win

Springboks clinch record fourth Rugby World Cup over New Zealand

AAP

RA boss not convinced heads must roll after Jones flop

Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh doesn't agree heads must roll after the decision to bring Eddie Jones back as Wallabies coach ended in disaster.

The Independent UK

‘I’ve had no job offer’ insists departing Australia coach Eddie Jones

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh says they have reached a ‘sensible’ agreement after accepting Jones’ resignation.

The Guardian - AU

‘A sensible outcome’: Rugby Australia accepts Eddie Jones’s resignation

Rugby Australia chief executive Phil Waugh has said he and other board members would have to live with the ill-fated decision to hire Eddie Jones

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