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In memory of David Irvine: Guardian tennis correspondent and ‘king of the ad-libbers’

A born storyteller and craftsman, Irvine was a journalist of the old school who reported for the Guardian for over 27 years

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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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

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

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

Jonny May backs ‘genius’ Steve Borthwick to crack the code of rugby with England

England went out on their shields in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa, losing 16-15 to a late Handre Pollard penalty.

The Independent UK

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Steve Borthwick plotting England evolution not revolution after World Cup resurgence

There won't be a totally new start at Twickenham despite the looming retirements of several senior players

Evening Standard

Jonny May tips 'Spock-like' Steve Borthwick to crack England code after Rugby World Cup heartbreak

Red Rose wing has compared his 'genius' head coach to Alan Turing as he bids to use semi-final run as a platform for success

Evening Standard

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

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

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

World Rugby investigating alleged racist abuse directed at England’s Tom Curry

World Rugby has opened an investigation into the alleged racist slur directed at England flanker Tom Curry.

The National (Scotland)

World Rugby responds to Tom Curry’s allegation of racial slur in South Africa semi-final

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

The sporting weekend in pictures

England’s hope of reaching the Rugby World Cup final were dashed, while football paid tribute to former Manchester United great Sir Bobby Charlton

AAP

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.

Evening Standard

Courtney Lawes to retire from England duty after Rugby World Cup

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

The Independent UK

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.

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AAP

Woolf's Tonga go down battling in England Test

Kristian Woolf's Tonga team have battled courageously in their historic Test match against England before going down 22-18 at St Helens.

The Independent UK

‘We are the bomb squad’: How South Africa’s not-so-secret weapon turned Rugby World Cup semi-final

The Springboks came from behind to dramatically beat England in Paris and had their uniquely-styled replacements to thank

The Independent UK

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

Radio France Internationale

South Africa skipper Kolisi hails 'special coach' Nienaber

Only a handful in world rugby can rival Siya Kolisi's stature as a player and his renown: the first Black man to captain the South Africa national rugby union team in its 126-year history and the third after François Pienaar and John Smit to lead the side to the World…

The Independent UK

Referee ‘won South Africa the game’, claims England great Lawrence Dallaglio

A place in the Rugby World Cup final slipped through England’s grasp

Evening Standard

Tom Curry accuses South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi of racist slur during Rugby World Cup semi-final

Springbok star's World Cup final place in doubt amid racism row after England clash

AAP

Fiji survive scare to make Pacific Nations Plate final

Fiji have beaten the courageous Cook Islands to reach the Plate final of the Pacific Nations rugby league championship against PNG.

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