This World Cup highlights rugby’s impossible job: being the referee In France, the referees have had two main roles: managing the game and then taking the blame from the team that lost it The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2023
England captain Owen Farrell: Online abuse of Tom Curry not acceptable Curry has been targeted on social media after he alleged he had been racially abused during the World Cup semi-final defeat to South Africa. The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023
Rugby World Cup: Owen Farrell slams 'unacceptable' Tom Curry abuse amid Bongi Mbonambi racism investigation World Rugby continue to look into allegations that have threatened to overshadow World Cup final week Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2023
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 · Oct 25, 2023
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 · Oct 25, 2023
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 · Oct 24, 2023
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 · Oct 24, 2023
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 · Oct 24, 2023
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 Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023
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 · Oct 24, 2023
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. The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023
England throw support behind Tom Curry ahead of Argentina clash Sale flanker has accused South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi of using a racial slur during semi-final defeat Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2023
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. AAP · Oct 24, 2023
England rally around Tom Curry ahead of Argentina clash Curry has alleged he was racially abused by South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi. The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023 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 · Oct 24, 2023 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 · Oct 24, 2023 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 · Oct 24, 2023 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 · Oct 24, 2023 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
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023 Risk of degenerative brain disease increases with longer rugby careers – study World Rugby is exploring ways to mitigate the risk of concussion.
The Independent UK · 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
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
The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2023 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 Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023 World Rugby responds to Tom Curry’s allegation of racial slur in South Africa semi-final Curry suggested that South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi had called him a ‘white c***’ during the World Cup semi-final
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023 South Africa explain use of traffic light signals during Rugby World Cup Springbok coaches hold up different coloured lights to send messages during the Rugby World Cup fixtures