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Five areas where the Australia v Lions Test series will be won and lost

Selection, discipline, kicking, aerial dominance and individual brilliance will all be key in the next few weeks

The Guardian - UK

Maro Itoje leads from the front but can’t fix England’s familiar frailties

New captain was impressive but could not summon steeliness his team needed to close out a tight match

The Guardian - UK

Reds' Fa'agase hit with month-long ban for high shot

Queensland Reds prop Sef Fa'agase has been handed a four-game Super Rugby Pacific suspension for a head clash with Chiefs player Simon Parker.

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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

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 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

Evening Standard

Springboks rally around ‘great guy’ Bongi Mbonambi after racial slur allegation

England’s Tom Curry has accused Mbonambi of making the slur towards him during South Africa’s semi-final win and World Rugby are investigating the claim

The Independent UK

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

World Rugby has opened an investigation into the alleged racist slur directed at England flanker Tom Curry.

The National (Scotland)

World Rugby responds to Tom Curry’s allegation of racial slur in South Africa semi-final

The Independent UK

Relief of South Africa shows just how close England came to victory in Paris

Saturday came down to tiny margins. Unpicking England’s puzzle took the defending champions to the edge of reason

The Guardian - UK

South Africa investigating alleged racist abuse directed at England’s Tom Curry

The incident is alleged to have occurred in Saturday night’s World Cup semi-final.

The Independent UK

Tom Curry accuses South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi of racist slur during Rugby World Cup semi-final

Springbok star's World Cup final place in doubt amid racism row after England clash

Evening Standard

Tom Curry accuses South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi of using racial slur

The England flanker Tom Curry alleged to the referee during his side’s defeat by South Africa on Saturday that he was racially abused by Bongi Mbonambi

The Guardian - UK

Tom Curry accuses South Africa hooker of racial slur during World Cup semi-final

The England flanker made the accusation of Bongi Mbonambi to official Ben O’Keeffe in an exchange picked up by the ref mic

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The Independent UK

England have until Monday to report alleged racial slur aimed at Tom Curry

Although the alleged slur is not audible on the ref link, Curry’s subsequent conversation with Ben O’Keeffe is.

The Independent UK

England pack earn World Cup redemption but Springboks adapt to deliver new heartbreak

The humiliation suffered by the English forwards in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final was banished but they still couldn’t prevent a cruel semi-final defeat to South Africa in Paris

The Independent UK

Australia vs Lions referee: Who is first Test official Ben O’Keeffe?

The New Zealander is in charge of the opening clash in Brisbane

The Guardian - UK

Seven steps to heaven: how England can reach the Rugby World Cup final

Scoreboard pressure, smart bench work and getting the fundamentals right are all key to England’s chances of an upset

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The Guardian - UK

England must match physical South Africa but rugby gravity is hard to defy

Owen Farrell and his teammates can make this semi-final closer than many expect, however the Boks are No 1 for a reason

The Independent UK

England vs South Africa referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Ben O’Keeffe?

The New Zealander is one of the officials at the tournament

The Independent UK

France vs South Africa referee responds to Antoine Dupont criticism

Ben O’Keeffe has been appointed to oversee England and South Africa despite criticism from France captain Dupont

The Independent UK

Referee criticised by Dupont chosen for England vs South Africa at Rugby World Cup despite France controversy

New Zealand’s Ben O’Keeffe and Australia’s Angus Gardner will take charge of the two semi-finals

The Independent UK

Ben O’Keeffe to referee Rugby World Cup semi-final between England and South Africa despite criticism (cloned)

New Zealand’s Ben O’Keeffe and Australia’s Angus Gardner will take charge of the two semi-finals

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith among several England players on ‘modified training’ ahead of South Africa semi-final

Smith ended the last eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head

Evening Standard

Ben O’Keeffe appointed England vs South Africa referee despite French complaints

New Zealander to take charge of Springboks for second Rugby World Cup game in a row

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