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Titanic clashes, lopsided groups and future changes – 5 World Cup talking points

The World Cup in France has had plenty of thrills and spills.

The Independent UK

Sam Cane red card: Why was New Zealand captain sent off against South Africa in Rugby World Cup final?

Cane collided with Jesse Kriel in the 29th minute of the Rugby World Cup final against the Springboks

The Independent UK

Spectacular New Zealand vs South Africa final is just the start of rugby’s exciting ‘new era’

The All Blacks and Springboks can combine to produce sensational rugby, yet, Harry Latham-Coyle argues, the sport is poised for an uncertain future and must capitalise on new opportunities to inject greater revenue for both the domestic and international scene to thrive

The Independent UK

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New Zealand and South Africa vye for boast of record fourth World Cup

Two old foes rejoin battle on Saturday night at the Stade de France for the most prestigious prize in international rugby union: the World Cup. New Zealand and South Africa have both claimed the Webb Ellis trophy on three occasions. New Zealand in 1987, 2011 and 2015; South Africa in…

Radio France Internationale

Foster v ‘Rasnaber’ final is chance for coaches to emerge from the shadows

Ian Foster knows he is being replaced by the All Blacks after the World Cup but Jacques Nienaber’s Springboks role remains news to many

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick sees bronze medal as a springboard to England success

Steve Borthwick said he hoped England’s World Cup bronze medal could be a platform for future success after his side beat Argentina in the third-place playoff

The Guardian - UK

Spectacular New Zealand vs South Africa final is just the start of rugby’s exciting ‘new era’

The Independent UK

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Titanic clashes, lopsided groups and future changes – 5 World Cup talking points

The World Cup in France has had plenty of thrills and spills.

The Independent UK

Please abolish the third-place play-off: Rugby’s pointless and outdated relic

The ‘bronze final’ at a Rugby World Cup is an outdated concept that no one wants to be involved with and hopefully England and Argentina are contesting the last one on Friday evening

The Independent UK

Maddison Levi shortlisted for world sevens player award

Australian flyer Maddison Levi has been shortlisted for World Rugby's women's Sevens Player of the Year award.

AAP

World Rugby in reputational minefield with call on Curry and Mbonambi incident

The sport’s governing body, the Rugby Football Union and South Africa have all added fuel to the debate’s fire

The Guardian - UK

Tom Curry 'denied chance to have voice heard', says Steve Borthwick after World Rugby ruling on Bongi Mbonambi

England team-mates have rallied round the Sale flanker after World Rugby did not charge Bongi Mbonambi over alleged racist slur

Evening Standard

Maro Itoje praises ‘courageous’ Tom Curry for reporting Mbongeni Mbonambi

World Rugby has closed its investigation into allegations the South Africa hooker called England’s Curry a “white c***” in the World Cup semi-final.

The Independent UK

England’s Maro Itoje praises ‘courageous’ Tom Curry after World Rugby ignores racial slur claim

Steve Borthwick, meanwhile, has described World Rugby’s decision as ‘deeply disappointing’

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RFU ‘deeply disappointed’ as World Rugby closes case against Mbongeni Mbonambi

England’s Tom Curry alleged South Africa hooker Mbonambi had racially abused him during Saturday’s World Cup semi-final.

The Independent UK

Bundee Aki and Antoine Dupont among nominees for World Rugby Men’s Player of the Year

Eben Etzebeth and Ardie Savea also feature on a four-player shortlist

The Guardian - UK

RFU reacts with fury to World Rugby ending Mbonambi case without hearing

RFU has said it is ‘deeply disappointed’ there will not be a hearing by an independent disciplinary panel into Tom Curry’s claim of racial abuse

The Independent UK

World Rugby confirm ruling over Tom Curry racial slur allegation against Bongi Mbonambi

Springboks hooker Mbonambi had been accused of making a comment towards Curry in the semi-final win over England last Saturday

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The Independent UK

World Rugby finds insufficient evidence to pursue Tom Curry racism allegation

The England flanker alleged he was abused by South Africa’s Mbongeni Mbonambi.

Evening Standard

England hit out after Bongi Mbonambi not charged over two racism allegations from Tom Curry

RFU lament decision not to involve an independent disciplinary panel as World Rugby rule 'insufficient evidence' to bring charges

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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

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.

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