WORLD RUGBY

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Franco Mostert cleared to play against Ireland by independent disciplinary panel

Springbok lock Franco Mostert will not be suspended after an independent disciplinary panel ruled that he was incorrectly sent off for a dangerous tackle against Italy.

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PSdT, Malcolm Marx, Ox Nche, and Ethan Hooker nominated for World Rugby Awards

Springboks Pieter-Steph du Toit, Malcolm Marx, Ox Nche, and Ethan Hooker have been nominated for the prestigious World Rugby Awards for 2026, it was announced on Tuesday.

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England leapfrog Ireland in World Rugby rankings after heroic win over the All Blacks

England have moved up to third place in the latest World Rugby rankings, ahead of Ireland who also won over the weekend.

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Eddie Jones wants World Rugby to examine 'absurd' rate of cards being dished out

Japan head coach Eddie Jones says the frequency and severity of sanctions being handed out to players during international matches is getting out of hand.

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Rassie Erasmus laments second red card in consecutive weeks

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus questioned what more his players can do to avoid sanctions after his side received a permanent red card for the second week in a row.

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Are the Boks headed to America? World Rugby teases Rugby Championship games on US soil

World Rugby is exploring the possibility of staging Rugby Championship and Six Nations matches in the United States, according to chief executive Alan Gilpin.

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