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Mandela, Lomu and a Rugby World Cup final that went beyond sport

On 24 June 1995, New Zealand and South Africa walked out at Ellis Park for a historic Rugby World Cup final. On Saturday in Paris they meet again

The Guardian - UK

RFU bans former council member for using racial slur to black volunteer

Andrew Sarek will not be allowed to attend an England match for 12 months after accepting an RFU charge but denying the words were racist

The Guardian - UK

Topsy Ojo column: England must play for pride tonight after huge impact of Kevin Sinfield's motivation

Third-place finish at Rugby World Cup would be a fine return

Evening Standard

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Déjà vu: England and Argentina reprise for third place at rugby union World Cup

England v Argentina on Friday night for the rugby union World Cup third place play-off? Such are the twists and turns of tournament life.

Radio France Internationale

5 standout matches of the Rugby World Cup finals in France

The Independent UK

Titanic clashes, lopsided groups and future changes – 5 World Cup talking points

The World Cup in France has had plenty of thrills and spills.

The Independent UK

How ‘the best ever Scotland team to take the field’ fared at the Rugby World Cup

Scotland were unable to progress through a formidable group.

The Independent UK

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Please abolish the third-place play-off: Rugby’s pointless and outdated relic

The ‘bronze final’ at a Rugby World Cup is an outdated concept that no one wants to be involved with and hopefully England and Argentina are contesting the last one on Friday evening

The Independent UK

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

How to watch Argentina vs England for FREE: TV channel and live stream for Rugby World Cup game today

Steve Borthwick's side meet the Pumas again in a third-place play-off clash in Paris

Evening Standard

Wallaroos teen Moleka set for France rugby challenge

After moving from sevens to 15-a-side and preparing to play France, young Wallaroos fullback Faitala Moleka has been earmarked as a future world star.

AAP

World Cup offers Foster redemptive end to ABs tenure

Last year, a NZ Herald editorial called Ian Foster "a decent man out of his depth". He's now one match away from steering the All Blacks to a fourth World Cup.

AAP

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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 Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

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

AAP

Maddison Levi shortlisted for world sevens player award

Australian flyer Maddison Levi has been shortlisted for World Rugby's women's Sevens Player of the Year award.

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The Guardian - 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

Evening Standard

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

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

The Independent UK

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

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’

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