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Rugby World Cup final is mouthwatering but leave bronze medals for the Olympics

So after one close semi-final and one that was a skoosh, a doddle, as we say in Scots, we now have a Rugby World Cup Final that can only be…

The National (Scotland)

Rugby’s new Nations Championship is an answer to the wrong question

The new competition locks out smaller nations just when rugby should be trying to grow the game globally

The Independent UK

World Rugby reveals plans for new Nations League competition and expanded World Cup from 2027

Rugby chiefs have declared it a "new era" for the sport

Evening Standard

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Curry ‘getting support’ after receiving threats following racial slur allegation

The England flanker was subjected to online abuse after the Mbonambi claim as World Rugby investigates an accusation against the South Africa hooker

The Guardian - UK

RFU confirm conversations underway over possible British & Irish league

The future of the club game in Europe could be radically reshaped

The Independent UK

World Rugby insist new ‘Nations Championship’ competition will benefit all despite criticism

Nations like Uruguay, Samoa and Portugal will be locked out of the top tier of the ‘Nations Championship’ until 2032

The Independent UK

Was an Afrikaans rugby term used by Bongi Mbonambi lost in translation?

Letter: Jeanette Serdyn says ‘wit kant’, meaning ‘the white-clothed side’, could have been misinterpreted by Tom Curry

The Guardian - UK

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England rally around Tom Curry amid Bongi Mbonambi racism investigation

Curry has alleged he was racially abused by the South Africa hooker in England’s semi-final defeat

The Independent UK

World Rugby to launch new international competition from 2026

The governing body has also given the go-ahead to the expansion of the World Cup to 24 teams in time for Australia 2027.

The Independent UK

Australia's 2027 Rugby World Cup to expand to 24 teams

The 2027 Rugby World Cup, hosted by Australia, will expand to 24 teams amid changes that include a new global competition, with promotion and relegation.

AAP

England rally around Tom Curry ahead of Argentina clash

Curry has alleged he was racially abused by South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi.

The Independent UK

World Rugby’s global calendar overhaul labelled ‘stitch-up’ by smaller nations

The World Rugby Council has approved a new aligned calendar, two-tier competition and expanded men’s World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Rugby gets huge overhaul with new Nations Championship and expanded World Cup

World Rugby announced a new biennial competition in men’s rugby and the World Cup being expanded to 24 teams

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup to be expanded to 24 teams in 2027

A new bi-annual international competition is also to be launched in 2026.

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

South Africa support 'great guy' Bongi Mbonambi amid investigation over alleged racial slur

World Rugby are looking to swiftly complete their probe into Tom Curry's allegations as Paris final looms

The Guardian - UK

No country for old men? Last dance for Rugby World Cup’s elder statesmen

New Zealand and South Africa’s veterans have overcome mental and physical adversity to lead their teams to the World Cup final

The Independent UK

Risk of degenerative brain disease increases with longer rugby careers – study

World Rugby is exploring ways to mitigate the risk of concussion.

The Independent UK

All Blacks in the red: Why New Zealand need a World Cup win more than you might think

A damning report released in late August highlighted governance and financial problems within New Zealand Rugby, making victory over South Africa in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final all the more important

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The Independent UK

On this day in 2018 – Christian Wade quits rugby in bid to launch NFL career

The then 27-year-old left Wasps but returned to rugby with Racing 92 in 2022 after failing to make the Buffalo Bills roster.

The Guardian - AU

Australian rugby league chief Peter V’landys invited to White House state dinner

Head of ARLC expected to discuss sports diplomacy in Pacific as Anthony Albanese in US for talks with Joe Biden

Evening Standard

Rugby players with long careers 'at risk of developing degenerative brain condition'

Landmark study finds players at greater risk of chronic traumatic encephalopathy

France 24

Nigeria wins $11 billion damages appeal over failed gas deal

In tonight's edition: Nigeria no longer has to pay a multibillion-dollar fine over a failed gas deal. A London court has backed Abuja's appeal over damages. Also, we speak to the president of Rugby Africa about the prospects for the sport on the continent as South Africa powers through the…

The Guardian - UK

England exit Rugby World Cup with pride but need more than grit to woo public

What is the wider purpose for Borthwick’s semi-finalists when so many supporters feel the team is still not speaking to them?

The Guardian - UK

In memory of David Irvine: Guardian tennis correspondent and ‘king of the ad-libbers’

A born storyteller and craftsman, Irvine was a journalist of the old school who reported for the Guardian for over 27 years

Evening Standard

England Rugby World Cup player ratings: Ben Earl steals the show as Marcus Smith dazzles in new role

Courtney Lawes enjoys a memorable international swan song but Billy Vunipola fails to impress

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