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How South Africa rose to the top of world rugby

South Africa's historic 4th Rugby World Cup win was a result of years of planning, left-field thinking, systemic change and a culture of winning. Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber's partnership led to the first black Test captain, Siya Kolisi, lifting the trophy twice. Their revolutionary shake-up of the system opened…

The Hindu

Sports quiz of the week: Chelsea, Cricket World Cup and Champions League

Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby league, cricket, boxing, surfing and tennis?

The Guardian - UK

Rebels excited to have Tupou in Super Rugby ranks

Melbourne's biggest signing Taniela Tupou will be at Super Rugby training early next month, with coach Kevin Foote looking to make the Rebels' scrum a weapon.

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RA chair McLennan's pitch to remain after 'ugly' Cup

Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has defended the decision to appoint Eddie Jones as Wallabies coach, and argued why he should remain at the helm.

AAP

What is the 7 in 7 in 7 Challenge? Kevin Sinfield takes on race for MND charities

The English rugby star was inspired by best friend Rob Burrow

Evening Standard

Wayne Barnes exclusive: Rugby World Cup final referee calls on Government to do more to tackle online abuse

The English referee, who has since retired from the game, was subjected to online threats after the Paris showpiece

Evening Standard

World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes wants action on ‘vile’ social media abuse

The Rugby World Cup final referee, Wayne Barnes, has described social media abuse towards him as “vile” and called for trolls to be held to account.

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Wayne Barnes details how social media abuse ‘crossed the line’ after Rugby World Cup final

The record-setting English referee has called for more action to be taken against those sending abuse to officials

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup boosts ITV audience numbers, but advertising market 'remains challenging'

ITV today cheered the success of the Rugby World Cup in wooing audiences but warned that the advertising market “remains challenging” and is likely to be down 8% for the full year.

Evening Standard

On this day in 2004: Jason Robinson named as England’s first black captain

Robinson captained England to a 70-0 victory over Canada at Twickenham where he scored a hat-trick of tries.

The Independent UK

England ‘unprofessional’ over racism allegation – South Africa’s Bongi Mbonambi

World Rugby found ‘insufficient evidence’ to back up Tom Curry’s claim he had a racist slur directed at him by Mbonambi.

The Independent UK

Bongi Mbonambi accuses England of being ‘unprofessional’ after allegation of racial slur

England flanker Tom Curry accused South Africa hooker Mbonambi of calling him a ‘white c***’ during the World Cup semi-final

The Independent UK

The rise and rise of women's sport

Almost a third more Kiwi eyeballs were glued to women’s sport in the past year, proving the worth of hosting three World Cups in NZ. But how do sports maintain the momentum? Suzanne McFadden reports.

Newsroom.co.nz

England announce return of ‘A team’ and reveal date of Portugal clash

England’s second-string side will return to action as head coach Steve Borthwick bids to build greater depth

The Independent UK

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English rugby union adjusts to grim reality as RFU thrashes out new deal

Crisis-hit domestic game faces watershed season as remaining Premiership clubs await new professional game partnership

Sports Illustrated

The Drive for More Data in Sports and Financial Markets

When it Comes to Data, Sports and Financial Markets have a lot in Common

Newsroom.co.nz

Black Ferns, Red Roses, red cards and red faces

Rugby writer Adam Julian sums up the first Women's XV international tournament - and examines how the Black Ferns find themselves once again so far behind England

The Independent UK

Sam Cane handed ban after Rugby World Cup final red card

The New Zealand captain was sent off during his side’s defeat to South Africa at the Stade de France

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The Guardian - UK

Wheelchair rugby league is booming: it can open up new doors for the sport

England played France to an audience of thousands in Leeds, but the game is also thriving in Edinburgh, Cardiff and beyond

AAP

Eddie Jones teases that he'll be back 'very shortly'

At the end of a turbulent week, Eddie Jones has said he'll be back in a new role "very shortly" and had encouraging words for Australian rugby.

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland asks for patience as Wales build new generation of players

Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Leigh Halfpenny are among the experienced names to announce their international retirement this year.

The Independent UK

On This Day in 2016: Sam Burgess rejoins South Sydney Rabbitohs

The rugby league star spent 12 months in union with Bath.

The Independent UK

Welsh rugby bids fond farewell to celebrated trio with 352 caps between them

Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Leigh Halfpenny had a rousing send off in Wales’ 49-26 win over the Barbarians.

Marie Claire

So, Prince George is Doing Triathlons Now, According to Proud Dad Prince William

Is there anything this family can’t do?

The Independent UK

Rugby player Api Ratuniyarawa appears in court charged with sexual assault

The 37-year-old Fiji international had been named as a replacement for the Barbarians against Wales in Cardiff.

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