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South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi accused of racial slur in World Cup win over England
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Sunday, 22 October 2023 04:55
South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi has been accused of using a racial slur towards England flanker Tom Curry during his side's Rugby World Cup semi-final win.Curry approached referee Ben O'Keeffe about half an hour into the match, reported the alleged comment and asked what he should do in response."Nothing please," replied O'Keeffe.England have 36 hours after the final whistle to refer…
England 15-16 South Africa: Restoring belief significant consolation for beaten England
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Saturday, 21 October 2023 23:52
There have been recurring themes to England's Rugby World Cup campaign.Any media conference has invariably referenced Owen Farrell's qualities as a player and a person, the low expectations others had of the team coming into the tournament and, most consistently, the importance of England's fans.Eddie Jones' reign as coach ended in acrimony at Twickenham a year ago. That was another…
WXV3: Ten-try Ireland cruise to 64-3 win over Colombia in Dubai
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Saturday, 21 October 2023 08:15
Ireland ran in 10 tries as they outclassed Colombia to secure a 64-3 victory and top the WXV3 standings. The Irish opened the tournament by hammering Kazakhstan 109-0 and this was another one-sided affair in Dubai.Tries from from Neve Jones, Nastaja Beehan, Grace Moore, Meabh Deely, Brittany Hogan and Edel McMahon helped Ireland to a 38-0 lead at the break.…
England 15-16 South Africa: Steve Borthwick 'disappointed but immensely proud' after defeat
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Saturday, 21 October 2023 16:04
Head coach Steve Borthwick said he was "disappointed but immensely proud" after England's 16-15 World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa.Underdogs England, who led until the 77th minute in Paris, were denied a place in a record-equalling fifth final by a late Handre Pollard penalty.Borthwick's side lost five of their six games before the tournament but went on to win…
England 15-16 South Africa: Springboks fightback settles World Cup semi-final
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Saturday, 21 October 2023 16:07
England fell agonisingly short of a supreme upset and a fifth Rugby World Cup final as South Africa came on strong to snatch victory in Paris.England were canny and committed in the first half, raining down kicks into the South Africa backfield, forcing a steady supply of penalties.Owen Farrell converted four to send his side into the break with a…
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