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Rassie Erasmus: ‘Winning the World Cup is nice – but the most beautiful thing is what we have created’

South Africa’s director of rugby tells Donald McRae that transforming the sport in his country was a greater achievement than World Cup success

The Guardian - UK

World Rugby defends sport’s drug-test programmes amid World Cup concern

Positive tests from Rhys Webb and Elton Jantjies have raised fears doping is becoming more common but World Rugby’s chief executive rejected the idea

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup referees get access to police escorts in bid to protect against abuse

World Rugby want top-level protection for their match officials due to online abuse and threats

Evening Standard

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Owen Farrell says high tackle that led to World Cup suspension ‘a mistake’

Farrell initially had his red card downgraded to a yellow, only for World Rugby to appeal against the decision, which was upheld.

The Independent UK

World Rugby chief confident no confusion around disciplinary issues at World Cup

England captain Owen Farrell will miss his country’s opening games of the tournament due to a ban.

The Independent UK

What is the TMO Bunker and how will the foul play process work during the Six Nations?

The inclusion of the foul play review process follows successful trials throughout 2023

The Independent UK

As quality gap closes, underdogs will have their day at 2023 Rugby World Cup

Fiji and Georgia have already shown they can beat top countries but look out for Chile and Portugal to make waves in France

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Rugby World Cup in France will be set alight by tries, speed and attacking play

I’m thrilled by the unpredictability that stalks this tournament – the top scorers will end up as world champions

The Guardian - UK

How birthright rule is giving teams the X-factor for Rugby World Cup

Tonga and Samoa head to France with squads enhanced by players capped elsewhere but eligibility changes may have drawbacks

The Guardian - UK

South Africa’s muscular subs bench cleared for Rugby World Cup

South Africa are free to use their seven-one replacements bench split at the Rugby World Cup.

Evening Standard

World Rugby incompetence robs Scotland of fair chance at World Cup

Tomorrow in Monaco the draw will take place for the group stage of the UEFA Champions League, the second most important tournament in football after…

The National (Scotland)

South Africa accused of ‘abusing the bench’ in record All Blacks win

Jacques Nienaber used seven forwards off the bench in the Springboks’ win over New Zealand at Twickenham

The Independent UK

NFL-style lawsuit and brain-injury concerns hang over Rugby World Cup

The Rugby World Cup will take place against the backdrop of a concussion lawsuit that has similarities to one settled by the NFL in 2013 at a likely cost of more than $1 billion

The Independent UK

England reeling from loss of Anthony Watson in troubled World Cup build-up

Steve Borthwick said a complaint was being lodged with World Rugby over the disciplinary process that resulted in a four-match ban for Owen Farrell.

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Billy Vunipola banned for England’s crucial opening Rugby World Cup clash with Argentina

No.8 joins Owen Farrell in playing no part in Marseille

The Guardian - UK

Owen Farrell banned from England’s first two Rugby World Cup matches

Owen Farrell will miss England’s first two World Cup matches against Argentina and Japan after the decision to rescind his red card was overturned

Evening Standard

Owen Farrell to miss start of Rugby World Cup after 10-hour appeal reinstates red card

England captain banned for opening two games after World Rugby appeal

Evening Standard

When is the Women’s Rugby World Cup?

So far, Canada, England, France, and New Zealand have qualified for the next Women’s Rugby World Cup

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The Guardian - UK

Bunker review system approved for World Cup despite Farrell controversy

World Rugby have confirmed use of the system for tournament while the England captain faces a second hearing after his red card against Wales

The Independent UK

England will learn fate of Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell on Tuesday

Both players could be suspended for the World Cup.

Evening Standard

England’s Rugby World Cup plans in disarray after damaging defeat to Ireland

Billy Vunipola given red card in 29-10 defeat in Dublin

Evening Standard

Date set for World Rugby’s Owen Farrell appeal as ban looms

Owen Farrell will discover his Rugby World Cup fate on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

What next for Owen Farrell? Red card hearing explained after World Rugby appeal

Owen Farrell will face a second hearing following an appeal from World Rugby after his red card was initially rescinded

The Independent UK

Ex-referee Nigel Owens adamant Owen Farrell’s tackle against Wales was red card

Farrell faces an independent disciplinary panel early next week after World Rugby appealed against the decision to downgrade his red card.

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell defended by father Andy after ‘disgusting circus’

World Rugby is appealing the Six Nations decision to clear Farrell after red card against Wales

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