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Wayne Barnes

Wayne Barnes to referee Rugby World Cup 2023 final

England's Wayne Barnes will take charge of the Rugby World Cup 2023 final between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday, 28 October.

Bongi Mbonambi

World Rugby investigating alleged racist abuse directed at England's Tom Curry

World Rugby are investigating an allegation of a racist slur directed at England flanker Tom Curry by hooker Bongi Mbonambi.

Handre Pollard coming on to replace Manie Libbok at the Rugby World Cup

Manie Libbok all class after early substitution: 'I am stoked for the guys'

Manie Libbok was class-personified after being asked about his early substitution against England on Saturday.

Courtney Lawes

England's Courtney Lawes to retire after Rugby World Cup

Veteran Courtney Lawes revealed he will walk away from the game after England's Rugby World Cup third-place playoff against Argentina.

Blue Bulls

Bulls maul Scarlets at Loftus in URC opener

The Bulls ran riot at Loftus Versvelt on Sunday afternoon, thumping the Scarlets 63-21 in their United Rugby Championship season opener.

Bongi Mbonambi

Nienaber and Kolisi laud Boks' fighting spirit

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi lauded the team's fighting spirit in their nail-biting Rugby World Cup semi-final victory against England.