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Brian MacNeice was providing remote assistance to the on-field officiating team during England's World Cup match
Rugby Union 09/04/24 6:40am

Fan prosecuted for online abuse of Rugby World Cup referee

A fan has faced an Australian magistrates court for abusing a match official on social media during a 2023 Rugby World Cup match.

Wayne Barnes retired from refereeing following the 2023 Rugby World Cup final after receiving threats and abuse
Rugby Union 02/02/24 8:00am

New Zealand police investigating Rugby World Cup death threats to referees

New Zealand police are investigating alleged death threats made against referees involved the Rugby World Cup in France last year.

International Match 22/11/23 2:01pm

England captain Farrell admits World Cup exit was 'tough' to take

England captain Owen Farrell says his side's World Cup exit is still a "tough one" to take but admits he must now focus on club rugby.

Referee Wayne Barnes red-carded New Zealand captain Sam Cane in the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa
Rugby Union 08/11/23 11:30am

World Cup final ref Barnes calls for action against trolls for 'vile abuse'

Rugby World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes wants online trolls held to account after receiving "vile" abuse on social media.

Bongi Mbonambi was cleared by World Rugby
Rugby Union 07/11/23 5:11pm

Mbonambi: England 'unprofessional' over alleged racial slur

Bongi Mbonambi called England "unprofessional" for alleging he aimed a racial slur at Tom Curry during South Africa's Rugby World Cup semi-final win in October.

Jonny May admits it is nice to retire from international rugby on his own terms
Rugby Union 01/11/23 9:45am

May at peace after retiring from England on his 'own terms'

Jonny May has admitted he feels at peace with his decision to retire from international rugby as he got to make the decision on his "own terms".

Sam Cane expressed his 'hurt' and disappointment at his Rugby World Cup final red card, saying he must 'live with it forever'
Rugby Union 28/10/23 11:37pm

'Hurt' Cane: I'll have to live with World Cup final red card forever

New Zealand's Sam Cane spoke of his "hurt" after his Rugby World Cup final red card against South Africa, saying he "will have to live with it forever".

Ben Youngs applauds England's fans after playing his final Test match in the World Cup bronze final
Rugby Union 27/10/23 11:17pm

Youngs savours ending record-breaking England career on a high

Ben Youngs signed his international career off on a high as England held on to beat Argentina in the bronze final.

Ben Earl scored one of two England tries, as they held on to secure victory vs Argentina in Friday's World Cup third-place playoff
Rugby Union 27/10/23 3:57pm

Disjointed England hold on to beat Pumas in RWC bronze final

A disjointed England performance proved just enough to secure third place at the 2023 Rugby World Cup as they held on to beat Argentina 26-23.

Second row Kleyn has been named among South Africa's replacements for the Rugby World Cup final
Rugby Union 27/10/23 6:00am

From Ireland outcast to the RWC final - Kleyn's Springbok redemption

Jean Kleyn will represent South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final, the high point of a remarkable Test career that has seen him play for two nations.

Rugby Union 26/10/23 6:22pm

Borthwick: World Rugby denied Curry a voice

Steve Borthwick says World Rugby denied Tom Curry "a voice" after it concluded there was "insufficient evidence" to suggest Bongi Mbonambi racially abused him.

Handre Pollard is promoted to the starting line-up after making a match-winning impact off the bench against England
South Africa 26/10/23 5:28pm

De Klerk, Pollard start for SA I Retallick in for NZ for World Cup final

Faf de Klerk and Handre Pollard have been named in South Africa's starting side for Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand, who make one change.

Marcus Smith plays at full-back for England in the Bronze Final against Argentina on Friday
England 25/10/23 12:30pm

England pick Smith, Arundell for Bronze match; Youngs to retire

Marcus Smith returns at full-back for England's Bronze Final against Argentina on Friday as Steve Borthwick makes eight changes to the side that lost to South Africa.

Tom Curry alleged he was the victim of a racist slur in Saturday's semi-final defeat to South Africa
Rugby Union 23/10/23 5:04pm

World Rugby formally reviewing alleged racist slur at Curry in World Cup loss

World Rugby is investigating after Tom Curry alleged he was the victim of a racist slur in England's World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa on Saturday.

A hurt Jonny May said 'South Africa don't respect us' after England's agonising Rugby World Cup semi-final loss
Rugby Union 23/10/23 6:00am

Plenty of 'growth' despite England heartbreak

We mull over Steve Borthwick's positivity, Jonny May's hurt and Danny Care's hope as part of a look back at England's defeat to South Africa.

Tom Curry alleged he was the victim of a racist slur in Saturday's 16-15 World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa
Rugby Union 22/10/23 11:29am

South Africa investigating alleged racist slur at England's Curry

South Africa have begun investigating an alleged racist slur aimed at England flanker Tom Curry by their hooker Bongi Mbonambi during Saturday's World Cup semi-final.

Steve Borthwick admitted he thought his side had done enough to secure a spot in the Rugby World Cup final
Rugby Union 21/10/23 10:25pm

Farrell's final chance gone? | Borthwick: We thought we'd won it

When considered the underdogs, there is something even more heartbreaking in losing a close contest and that is what England experienced against South Africa.

It was the most heartbreaking of losses for England as South Africa sneaked the win and took the spot in the Rugby World Cup final
Rugby Union 21/10/23 3:00pm

Pollard pounces as South Africa break England hearts in RWC semi

Handre Pollard's late penalty sealed South Africa a spot in the Rugby World Cup final as England fell to a heartbreaking 16-15 loss in Paris.

New Zealand cruised into the 2023 Rugby World Cup final as they breezed past Argentina in Paris
Rugby Union 20/10/23 9:52pm

All Blacks ease past Argentina into Rugby World Cup final

New Zealand will contest a fifth Rugby World Cup final in their history after a facile 44-6 victory over Argentina at the Stade de France.

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Rugby Union 20/10/23 3:37pm

Rugby World Cup semi-finals: New Zealand hammer Argentina - as it happened

Relive all the updates from Paris as New Zealand cruised past Argentina in the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup 2023.

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Lions 2025 tour: Dates, match schedule and venues

The British and Irish Lions coaching group of 2025 exclusively spoke to Sky Sports in one-on-one interviews, revealing the traits for their ideal Lions player, coach and atmosphere

'Selflessness, clarity, resilience' - 2025 Lions coaching group on perfect tour

Dan Lydiate chats to Sky Sports about his Wales and British and Irish Lions career, recollecting his 2013 tour memories

Lydiate: From scared 19-year-old who couldn't feel his legs to Lions flanker

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Image from British and Irish Lions Tour 2025 fixtures, schedule, teams, venues: All you need to know ahead of tour of Australia

Lions 2025 tour: Dates, match schedule and venues

The British and Irish Lions coaching group of 2025 exclusively spoke to Sky Sports in one-on-one interviews, revealing the traits for their ideal Lions player, coach and atmosphere

'Selflessness, clarity, resilience' - 2025 Lions coaching group on perfect tour

Dan Lydiate chats to Sky Sports about his Wales and British and Irish Lions career, recollecting his 2013 tour memories

Lydiate: From scared 19-year-old who couldn't feel his legs to Lions flanker

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