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The Latest Breaking News from Rugby

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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The two sides of Rassie Erasmus, the puppet master pulling South Africa’s strings at Rugby World Cup

Director of rugby Erasmus again has his team on the brink of World Cup glory after coaching them to victory in 2019

The Independent UK

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

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

The Independent UK

What’s next for Fiji after a Rugby World Cup to remember

Simon Raiwalui’s side were close to a first World Cup semi-final and there is encouraging progress off the field, too

The Independent UK

Shaun Wane U-turns to call up Harry Newman for new-look England

Shaun Wane had said he would not pick Leeds centre Harry Newman due to concerns over his attitude, but he is set to make his Test debut on Sunday

The Guardian - UK

How World Cup quarter-final drama turned the key to rugby heaven

A compelling weekend showed that knockout rugby is shaped as much by the bold losers as by the beaming winners

The Guardian - UK

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Eddie Jones commits his coaching future to Australia

The former England coach again denied speculation he had spoken to Japan.

The National (Scotland)

Eddie Jones: I want to stay on as Wallabies coach

Eddie Jones has again denied reports of a return to Japan, saying he fully intends to stay on as Wallabies coach until the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

AAP

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones denies Japan reports and commits to Rugby Australia

Eddie Jones says he has not ‘been speaking to anybody’ and his intention is to see out his contract which runs until 2027

The Guardian - AU

Six months of war in Sudan: UN urges end to 'humanitarian nightmare'

Six months ago, a conflict erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, plunging Sudan into one of the worst humanitarian nightmares in recent history, according to the United Nations. Also, the end of the so-called state of siege in DR Congo comes as a relief for…

France 24

France’s party ended sooner than hoped, but it has been a hell of a bash

Les Bleus fans reflect on how a bold project to lift the Rugby World Cup on home soil ended in yet another glorious failure

The Guardian - UK

Player safety is priority for South Africa after HIA calls, insists Rassie Erasmus

‘We really care about our players,’ said the Boks’ director of rugby, adding that the coaches called for multiple head injury assessments against France

The Guardian - UK

Johnny Sexton exits as Ireland’s best ever but with an even greater legacy

Sexton’s rugby career ended with Rugby World Cup quarter-final heartbreak against the All Blacks

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup 2023: Steve Borthwick proud of England players after ‘thunderbolts’ against Fiji

Red Rose now face the Herculean task of playing South Africa

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: Cheslin Kolbe’s miraculous stop embodies South Africa’s ruthless edge

England be warned, the Springboks are happy to make a feast out of any morsel gifted to them by their opposition in defence of the Webb Ellis Cup

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup power rankings: Assessing the final four

How do the last four stack up ahead of semi-final weekend in France?

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup 2023 schedule: Semi-finals fixtures, dates and kick-off times

Everything you need to know as the final four face off in the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup

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Evening Standard

‘Maddening’ boos for Owen Farrell won’t distract England’s Rugby World Cup charge

Richard Wigglesworth insists England captain has “proven himself time and time again” after leading Red Rose to semi-finals

The Guardian - UK

AI and smart mouthguards: the new frontline in fight against brain injuries

Tech wizardry is helping to reduce head impacts and drive equipment innovation in rugby, boxing and the NFL

AAP

Aust govt continues Super funding for Fijian rugby

The Australian government has pledged funding through its PacificAus Sports program for the Fiji sides to continue in the Super Rugby competitions.

AAP

Rugby switch still an option for Eel Waqa Blake

Off-contract Parramatta NRL centre Waqa Blake could still make the move to rugby union, with a return home to Perth with the Western Force remaining an option.

Radio France Internationale

South Africa eliminate France from rugby union World Cup

Defending champions South Africa dispatched France from the rugby union World Cup on Sunday night following a 29-28 victory at the Stade de France.

The Guardian - UK

Dupont upset with referee after France’s Rugby World Cup exit to South Africa

Antoine Dupont, the France captain, said after the 28-29 defeat: ‘I am not sure the level of refereeing was up to what was at stake’

The Independent UK

Antoine Dupont slams referee after France crash out of Rugby World Cup

France captain Dupont was angry with Ben O’Keeffe’s decisions during the World Cup quarter-final defeat to South Africa

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