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Wayne Barnes

Wayne Barnes to referee Rugby World Cup 2023 final

England's Wayne Barnes will take charge of the Rugby World Cup 2023 final between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday, 28 October.

Bongi Mbonambi

World Rugby investigating alleged racist abuse directed at England's Tom Curry

World Rugby are investigating an allegation of a racist slur directed at England flanker Tom Curry by hooker Bongi Mbonambi.

Handre Pollard coming on to replace Manie Libbok at the Rugby World Cup

Manie Libbok all class after early substitution: 'I am stoked for the guys'

Manie Libbok was class-personified after being asked about his early substitution against England on Saturday.

Aseza Hele

Aseza Hele to miss Samoa match in WXV2

South Africa's Aseza Hele attended an independent Disciplinary Committee hearing for an offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackle) in South Africa's WXV2 match against Italy.

Blue Bulls

Bulls maul Scarlets at Loftus in URC opener

The Bulls ran riot at Loftus Versvelt on Sunday afternoon, thumping the Scarlets 63-21 in their United Rugby Championship season opener.

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Rugby World Cup: Bongi Mbonambi promises Boks will 'pitch up' against England

The Springboks know they must be on the ball both mentally and physically for Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi-final against England to avoid a potentially disastrous upset.