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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 · 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

Evening Standard · 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 National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 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

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023

Pumas lost in translation as All Blacks turn semi-final into practice match

So dominant against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, the All Blacks decided to play with 14 men out of choice

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023

England’s Red Roses head south to spearhead women’s rugby reboot

WXV aims to level up the game and boost standards for the next World Cup as leading nations face off in New Zealand

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023

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Referee criticised by Dupont chosen for England vs South Africa at Rugby World Cup despite France controversy

New Zealand’s Ben O’Keeffe and Australia’s Angus Gardner will take charge of the two semi-finals

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023

Ben O’Keeffe to referee Rugby World Cup semi-final between England and South Africa despite criticism (cloned)

New Zealand’s Ben O’Keeffe and Australia’s Angus Gardner will take charge of the two semi-finals

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023

Ben O’Keeffe to referee Rugby World Cup semi-final between England and South Africa despite criticism

New Zealand’s Ben O’Keeffe and Australia’s Angus Gardner will take charge of the two semi-finals

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

Player safety is priority for South Africa after HIA calls, insists Rassie Erasmus

‘We really care about our players,’ said the Boks’ director of rugby, adding that the coaches called for multiple head injury assessments against France

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023

AI and smart mouthguards: the new frontline in fight against brain injuries

Tech wizardry is helping to reduce head impacts and drive equipment innovation in rugby, boxing and the NFL

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023

World Rugby insists more opportunity for tier-two nations is priority for future

World Rugby has insisted providing developing nations with higher-level matches more frequently is at the ‘top of our agenda’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2023

World Rugby keen to introduce hi-tech mouthguards at all levels of the game

Devices to measure G-force of head impacts will be used in elite rugby first but aim is for them to filter down to junior and community levels

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2023

World Rugby to adopt ‘gamechanging’ G-force tech to flag major head impacts

Real-time data will see players removed from the pitch if collision forces exceed a certain level even if they are not showing signs of a brain injury

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023

Owen Farrell violates ‘shot clock’ with England trailing Samoa: ‘That’s unbelievable’

Farrell scored his kick but England did not get the three points after taking longer than 60 seconds

France 24 · Oct 4, 2023

‘Set up to fail’: Cards still stacked against smaller nations at Rugby World Cup

Barring spirited performances from the likes of Portugal or Uruguay, the 2023 Rugby World Cup currently underway in France has once again exposed the chasm between the sport’s haves and have-nots, highlighting the need for a concerted effort to help emerging nations raise their game, particularly in Africa.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023

World Rugby to reject plate competition for emerging nations at World Cups

World Rugby is set to reject the idea of emerging nations competing in a ‘plate’ competition running alongside the main event at future World Cups

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The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2023

Say your prayers - Scotland need a miracle vs Ireland

Scotland go there on a wing and a prayer, thanks to the idiotic people at World Rugby who drew up the seedings based on the world rankings in…

Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2023

Jamie George and Maro Itoje lead calls for England to tour Samoa ahead of Rugby World Cup clash

Revamped rugby calendar could give opportunity for trips to Pacfic Islands

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2023

Flying Fiji break new ground but World Cup is set up for smaller nations to fail

So-called tier-two teams are at every disadvantage, from pool fixtures to a lack of quality warm-ups: World Rugby has to act

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

Ben Lam red card: Why was Samoa star sent off against Japan at Rugby World Cup?

Head collisions and player safety continues to dominate the headlines at the Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

Gregor Townsend calls on his Scotland stand-ins to seize chance in Romania clash

The head coach has made 13 changes to his starting XV for the must-win match against the Pool B minnows in Lille this weekend.

Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2023

Rugby World Cup: Why England matches hit by empty seats as frustration mounts

While the action has been stellar on the pitch, logistical problems are putting a dampener on the tournament in France

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023

Rugby World Cup: Red card rules explained

Head collisions and player safety dominated the early headlines at the Rugby World Cup

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