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Farrell’s Ireland gear up to meet South Africa’s might in heavyweight contest

Springboks’ nuke squad has dominated the pre-match agenda with size of challenge impossible to duck for Ireland, with the world No 1 ranking at stake

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2023

This has been a breakthrough Rugby World Cup for the ‘minnows’, but the future is uncertain

An expanded World Cup in four years’ time is a possibility, although there are other challenges on the horizon for rugby’s emerging nations

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

Ritchie Gray insists Scotland are focused ahead of Tonga clash

The 34-year-old is wary of the opposition.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2023

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Japan aim to conjure spirit of 2019 and build on rugby legacy against England

Brave Blossoms have been inspirational in the past two World Cups but are still working to grow the sport’s popularity

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023

On this day in 2019: Wales assistant coach Rob Howley sent home from World Cup

Following an investigation, Howley was banned from all involvement in rugby for 18 months, nine of which were suspended.

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023

Ethan De Groot red card: Why was All Blacks star sent off at Rugby World Cup?

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

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Borthwick calls for more transparency over World Cup refereeing decisions

Steve Borthwick has called for more transparency over refereeing decisions at the Rugby World Cup while Eddie Jones says TV replays harm the spectacle

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023

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Steve Borthwick questions World Rugby silence on red card inconsistency after Tom Curry sending off

The England head coach was carefully critical of the lack of transparency over the World Cup officiating so far

Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2023

Steve Borthwick concerned by World Rugby’s ‘consistency’ on disciplinary issues

The England head coach aired his frustration on Friday.

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Steve Borthwick questions World Rugby’s silence on red card inconsistency

The debate over head contacts and officiating consistency overshadowed the opening weekend of the World Cup

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Townsend expresses dismay at decision not to cite South African centre Jesse Kriel

The challenge on Scotland No 8 Jack Dempsey in the opening minute of Sunday’s World Cup clash in Marseilles has come under scrutiny.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2023

South Africa explain use of traffic light signals during Scotland win

Springbok coaches held up different coloured lights to send messages during the Rugby World Cup fixture in Marseille

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023

What is the HIA and how does it work?

Players who are suspected to have suffered a concussion depart for a head injury assessment

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023

Rugby World Cup: Red card rules explained

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

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

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The Conversation · Sep 13, 2023

Concussion: what it is and how sports science is making rugby safer

Two decades ago there were only two criteria used to diagnose concussion. Jon Patricios, a sport and exercise medicine physician and co-lead author of the latest international consensus statement on concussion in sport, discusses the science of head injuries and some of the protocols adopted by World Rugby to make…

Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2023

Tom Curry: Damage limitation pays off for England over Rugby World Cup ban

England adopted a damage limitation approach to Tom Curry's disciplinary hearing in a bid to have the Sale flanker available for a possible Rugby World Cup quarter-final.

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

National anthems are ruining the Rugby World Cup – they must be changed now

Pre-recorded versions of the anthems sung by children’s choirs have been a disaster, writes Luke Baker, but it’s not too late for World Rugby to stop the fiasco

The National (Scotland) · Sep 13, 2023

Rugby laws and refereeing already being shown up at World Cup

Just one round of matches gone and already the bungling blazerati of World Rugby are looking like complete and utter prats.

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The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

South Africa explain use of traffic light signals during Scotland win

Springbok coaches held up different coloured lights to send messages during the Rugby World Cup fixture in Marseille

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

Rugby World Cup head contact and high tackle rules explained

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

Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2023

Tom Curry banned for two games at Rugby World Cup in new blow for England

25-year-old will be able to feature in the final pool encounter

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2023

Tom Curry to miss two Rugby World Cup matches after ban for dangerous tackle

The England back-rower will miss World Cup pool matches against Japan and Chile after accepting his tackle against Argentina warranted a red card

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

Tom Curry banned after red card in Rugby World Cup against Argentina

The flanker will miss England’s games against Japan and Chile

Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2023

Rugby World Cup risks descending into farce unless refereeing inconsistencies are stamped out

Tom Curry appeal to take place following multiple different judgements on similar fouls

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2023

Curry confusion highlights need for consistent World Cup officiating

Rugby struggles when it comes to refereeing and there were far too many shades of rosé across the first weekend in France

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