How South Africa rose to the top of world rugby
Masterminds: Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus have worked together — first as assistant coach and head coach, and then as head coach and director of rugby — to turn around a shambolic…
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England star Tom Curry breaks silence on Bongi Mbonambi racism accusation
England star Tom Curry has doubled down on his allegation that South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi called him a 'white c***' at the Rugby World Cup. The two teams faced off in the semi-finals,…
Referee sparks New Zealand fury as media take digs at South Africa
The New Zealand press bitterly called out South Africa for their perceived gamesmanship during the Rugby World Cup final.An NZ Herald headline bemoaned “Well done to South Africa, the best…
Joe Marler called out after snubbing Rugby World Cup chief during medal ceremony
England star Joe Marler has been criticised after appearing to walk straight past Rugby World Cup chief Bill Beaumont during the bronze match medal ceremony. Steve Borthwick’s side defeated…
Owen Farrell fumes at Argentina and ref slammed during heated World Cup clash
Argentina's first try in their Rugby World Cup bronze medal match with England caused plenty of controversy, as Owen Farrell fumed after at the opposition while their score could have been…
Johnny Sexton joins Rugby World Cup stars on night out alongside glamorous WAGs
Johnny Sexton joined some of his Ireland Rugby World Cup team-mates for a night out at Adare Manor in Limerick as the group let their hair down alongside their glamorous WAGs. The…
Owen Farrell furious at Curry abuse as England skipper speaks out at World Cup
England captain Owen Farrell has launched a passionate defence of his Rugby World Cup team-mate Tom Curry as the flanker has been subjected to swathes of online abuse. World Rugby have…
Rugby World Cup racism storm takes fresh twist as tournament set for overhaul
South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi is said to have been "perfect" in training ahead of the World Cup final, despite the racism storm surrounding him.Mbonambi was accused by England's Tom…
Rugby World Cup – England referee change as ‘illegal move identified’
Former England star Martin Corry has called on Steve Borthwick's side to "strange" South Africa in their attempt to reach the World Cup final.Corry believes that the Springbok will make…
‘I was slagged off at Rugby World Cup and England fans have to lump it’
I played in two Rugby World Cups. In 2007 we were smashed 36-0 by South Africa in the pool stages, slagged off as ‘Dad’s Army’ but by hook and by crook fought our way through to the final.…