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World Rugby say ‘discrepancies around process and communication’ led to Nic White playing on after HIA versus Ireland

World Rugby has concluded “discrepancies around process and communication” led to Australia’s Nic White wrongly being allowed to continue playing after suffering a head injury in his side’s 13-10 defeat to Ireland.

Irish Independent

Nic White injury: ‘Discrepancies’ meant Wallaby wrongly played on after HIA, says World Rugby

The former Exeter player was visibly unsteady on his feet during the second half of the match in Dublin

The Independent UK

Discrepancies meant Nic White wrongly played on after HIA – World Rugby

Irish Independent

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New rugby laws coming next year as 'shot clock' timer on the agenda to sort out game

The new clock would result in less stoppages and more ball-in-play time

Wales Online

Sir Clive Woodward calls for Eddie Jones to be sacked if England lose to Scotland

2003 Rugby World Cup winning coach Sir Clive Woodward has made a bold statement regarding the future of Eddie Jones at the helm of England's rugby union side following a poor 2022

Daily Mirror

Final World Rugby rankings of 2022 show Wales' decline as top four miles ahead of rest

The latest rugby world rankings have been published for this year

Wales Online

Eight years of Eddie - Would Jones have the patience to turn USA rugby around?

We happened to be in the US when John Mitchell was preparing to pack his bags with the Eagles in 2017, less than a year and a half into his coaching contract there. He had announced the decision a couple of weeks before his team were emptied by Joe Schmidt’s…

Irish Independent

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Wayne Barnes Twickenham celebration during England vs South Africa CANCELLED amid Rassie Erasmus fallout

Fears over crowd abuse have seen a celebration of Wayne Barnes’ 100-Test refereeing career cancelled at Twickenham.

Evening Standard

Banned Erasmus and World Rugby hold positive talks

London (AFP) - South Africa Rugby (SAR) said on Saturday their director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus had had "positive discussions" with World Rugby over his public criticism of referees which has seen him banned twice.

AFP

Siya Kolisi urges South Africa not to be distracted by Erasmus ‘sideshow’

The director of rugby will be serving a ban imposed for social media outbursts as the Springboks seek a first win at Twickenham since 2014

The Guardian - UK

Ellis Genge dropped to the England bench after being named in World Rugby Team of the Year

England host the Springboks on Saturday in their final game of the Autumn Nations Series

Bristol Post

Former players to sue French rugby authorities over concussion

Paris (AFP) - A group of former players, including England World Cup winner Steve Thompson and All Black Carl Hayman, are to file legal action in France against the national rugby bodies over concussion, their lawyers told AFP on Wednesday.

AFP

Rassie Erasmus’ South Africa future at risk from further suspensions for criticising match officials

Rassie Erasmus’ South Africa tenure could be plunged into jeopardy by any further suspensions for criticising officials.

Evening Standard

How is it that fans can see what doctors are missing? Latest HIA fiasco is inexcusable

We used to feel for players called into action hurriedly from the bench, straightening themselves out on the hoof, only to have to return rapidly from whence they came because someone changed their mind.

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Portugal will not be 'pushovers' at Rugby World Cup, says coach Lagisquet

Toulouse (France) (AFP) - Portugal will not travel to next year's Rugby World Cup in France as "pushovers" despite being the 20th and last team to qualify for the tournament, according to coach Patrice Lagisquet.

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as new Wales fly-half tipped to be 'big player' and WRU served legal papers

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world

Irish Independent

James Topping banks on sevens superstar Terry Kennedy to return for Olympic tilt

Life doesn’t get much more glamorous than being flown in and out of Monaco from Australia to collect your World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year award.

The Independent UK

England happy with ‘really constructive’ process for clarifying refereeing calls

South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus is banned after publishing a series of sarcastic tweets criticising referees

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Evening Standard

England coach speaks out on refereeing decisions amid Rassie Erasmus ban ahead of South Africa clash

Matt Proudfoot has defined the Springboks’ mission as to “bring hope” to South Africa, in the wake of Rassie Erasmus’ latest suspension for criticising officials.

AFP

Nienaber vows Springboks still focussed amid 'disappointing' Erasmus row

London (AFP) - South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has insisted Rassie Erasmus's latest ban will have no effect when the Springboks face England at Twickenham on Saturday, adding "all the facts" have yet to be made public.

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Adam Jones questions Pivac on Alun Wyn as Wales star reveals debt to head coach

The latest rugby news and stories today as the fallout from Wales' loss to Georgia continues

The Independent UK

South Africa will not be affected by Rassie Erasmus ban, says Jacques Nienaber

Director of rugby Erasmus has been given a two-game matchday ban by World Rugby in response to a series of social media posts.

AFP

Springboks ring changes for England test

London (AFP) - South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber has made a raft of changes for the Springboks' concluding Autumn Nations Series international against England at Twickenham on Saturday.

AFP

Erasmus making Springboks 'so easy to dislike' - Smith

London (AFP) - Rassie Erasmus's conduct has made South Africa "so easy to dislike", according to Springboks great John Smit.

The Guardian - UK

Georgia and Portugal prove tectonic plates of global rugby are shifting

Historic results prompt renewed questions about the structure of rugby’s top table before new nations league discussions

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