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The scrum, shutting down Ardie Savea and three key areas that could decide World Cup final

One of New Zealand and South Africa will become the first team to win the men’s Rugby World Cup four times when the two sides meet in the 2023 final.

The Independent UK

Is England v Argentina on TV? Channel, time and how to watch Rugby World Cup bronze final

Everything you need to know ahead of the third place play-off

The Independent UK

England and Argentina target perfect swansong in Rugby World Cup game nobody wants to play

England and Argentina battle for bronze a week on from semi-final disappointment

The Independent UK

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Edinburgh's Luke Crosbie on swapping Stade de France for Rodney Parade

Luke Crosbite returned to Edinburgh duty at Rodney Parade after featuring for Scotland at the World Cup.

The National (Scotland)

A red card could ruin the Rugby World Cup final – the game needs fairer, safer rulings on the field

In the 46th minute of the 2023 Rugby World Cup (RWC) pool match between contenders France and pretenders Namibia, with the rampaging Europeans ahead by a thumping 54 points to nil, the wilting Welwitschias forfeited a player to a yellow card.

The Conversation

New Zealand recall Brodie Retallick for World Cup final against Springboks

New Zealand have made one change to their team for the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa with Brodie Retallick replacing Sam Whitelock

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand explain line-up tweaks to combat South Africa’s bench impact

All Blacks coach Ian Foster is confident his side can combat South Africa’s forward power

The Independent UK

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England’s ‘surrogate uncle’ Ben Youngs ready to say goodbye to Test rugby

Youngs will win his 127th and final England cap in Friday’s third-place play-off against Argentina

The Independent UK

New Zealand make one change to team for World Cup final against South Africa

Brodie Retallick replaces Sam Whitelock at lock in the sole change to the starting side

The Independent UK

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

South Africa dismiss fears over Rugby World Cup final selection gamble

The Springboks believe they have sufficient cover for returning scrum-half Faf de Klerk despite naming a 7-1 bench split for New Zealand showdown

Evening Standard

Nervous Nienaber and Kolisi raise stakes for game of Springboks’ lives

South Africa are gambling on their team selection for the World Cup final with the defending champions leaving nothing to chance against New Zealand

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

Springboks take huge gamble on biggest stage of all

By going for a 7-1 split of forwards to backs on the bench, South Africa are taking a huge risk against the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup final

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

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 and Argentina target perfect swansong in Rugby World Cup game nobody wants to play

England and Argentina battle for bronze a week on from semi-final disappointment

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

It doesn’t add up – North Wales Crusaders chief on IMG’s new grading system

North Wales Crusaders ranked bottom of the 35-strong list of senior clubs which will be used to determine the make-up of the top-flight from 2025.

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The Independent UK

Beloved vs unloved: Contrasting captains Kolisi and Cane collide in Rugby World Cup final

Siya Kolisi is adored by Springboks fans while Sam Cane battles for affection from the All Blacks faithful but both skippers have the same goal in Paris on Saturday

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.

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 Independent UK

Handre Pollard given keys to No 10 as Springboks reveal Rugby World Cup final team

Pollard replaces Manie Libbok at fly half and Faf de Klerk returns at scrum half for the crunch clash against the All Blacks in Paris

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

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

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