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Please abolish the third-place play-off: Rugby’s pointless and outdated relic

The ‘bronze final’ at a Rugby World Cup is an outdated concept that no one wants to be involved with and hopefully England and Argentina are contesting the last one on Friday evening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

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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’

The Independent UK

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.

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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 Independent 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 Guardian - 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

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.

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

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.

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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.

The Independent UK

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

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Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

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

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

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.

Evening Standard

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

AAP

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.

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