1 year, 1 month ago

Owen Farrell hits out at ‘unacceptable’ abuse of Tom Curry after threats

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy England captain Owen Farrell has hit out at the abuse directed at Tom Curry after the flanker’s allegation that South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi directed a racial slur at him. Curry has been the target of threats on social media after alleging that Mbonambi called him a “white c***” during England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to the Springboks last Saturday. open image in gallery South Africa’s Bongi Mbonambi and England’s Tom Curry “He’s been first class, like he always is, this week,” Farrell said of Curry. “Somebody has said something in a game that he has reported and now this is a World Rugby and South Africa Rugby matter to deal with, not an England rugby or a Tom Curry matter.

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9 months, 1 week ago

Andy Farrell focused on pitch and not online as Ireland face Six Nations decider

The Independent

1 year, 1 month ago

Bongi Mbonambi accuses England of being ‘unprofessional’ after allegation of racial slur

The Independent

1 year, 1 month ago

Bongi Mbonambi labels 'first-world' England 'unprofessional' over World Cup racism allegation

The Telegraph

Bongi Mbonambi accused England of adopting a “first world” mentality following Tom Curry’s allegation that he was racially abused by the South Africa hooker. The England flanker had complained to referee Ben O’Keeffe that Mbonambi called him a “white c---” 27 minutes into their semi-final match, which South Africa won 16-15 on Oct 21 in Paris. The Rugby Football Union …

1 year, 1 month ago

England claim Bongi Mbonambi called Tom Curry a 'white ****' TWICE - last year AND at Rugby World Cup - but South Africa star is cleared over 'insufficient evidence' to prosecute

Daily Mail

The RFU have reacted with fury after World Rugby announced that no charges will be made against Bongi Mbonambi for alleged racist abuse aimed at England flanker Tom Curry. The statement read: 'The RFU fully support Tom Curry in raising the racially abusive behaviour he experienced whilst playing for England against South Africa. World Rugby has closed an investigation into …

1 year, 1 month ago

Steve Borthwick insists an ongoing investigation over alleged 'white ****' slur made by South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi is 'not a Tom Curry issue'... as captain Owen Farrell slams abuse directed at the

Daily Mail

England head coach Steve Borthwick and captain Owen Farrell have hit out at abuse directed to Tom Curry as an investigation continues into a complaint made by the flanker during their semi-final loss to South Africa. Tom Curry alleged that Bongi Mbonambi called him a 'white c***' in the World Cup semi-final Steve Borthwick insisted World Rugby's investigation should not …

1 year, 1 month ago

Tom Curry is set to start England's third-place play-off with Argentina - despite ongoing investigation over alleged 'white ****' slur made by South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi in semi-final defeat

Daily Mail

Tom Curry will put aside the storm which has engulfed him this week to start the World Cup bronze final against Argentina on Friday night – winning his 50th cap for England. The Sale flanker has endured an ordeal since complaining that he had been called a ‘white ***t’ by Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi during the national team’s agonising 16-15 …

1 year, 1 month ago

Tom Curry's club Sale Sharks condemn the 'disgusting abuse' and backlash the flanker's received since alleging South Africa star Bongi Mbonambi called him a 'white ****' in England's World Cup semi-fi

Daily Mail

Sale Sharks have hit out at the 'disgusting abuse' directed at Tom Curry on social media after he was allegedly racially abused in Saturday's World Cup semi-final against South Africa. 'Sale Sharks' owners, players, coaches and staff are absolutely appalled by the nature and level of disgusting abuse directed at Tom Curry and his family in relation to an incident …

1 year, 1 month ago

Sale condemn ‘disgusting abuse’ aimed at Tom Curry and his family

The Independent

1 year, 2 months ago

REVEALED: World Rugby are looking into a DIFFERENT incident involving Tom Curry and Bongi Mbonambi in investigation into England 'white ****' slur - despite fans claiming South Africa star's innocence

Daily Mail

World Rugby are investigating an off-the-ball flashpoint between Bongi Mbonambi and Tom Curry, before the England flanker complained to the referee last Saturday that he had been racially abused by South Africa's hooker. My advice would be to put earphones in and decide for yourself what you hear✌ pic.twitter.com/8Qo571qd4s — In Your Head October 23, 2023 England's Tom Curry pictured …

1 year, 2 months ago

South Africa fans uncover new footage they say PROVES Bongi Mbonambi's 'white ****' call is actually him speaking in Afrikaans

Daily Mail

Flanker Tom Curry later claimed an alleged racist insult was made against him World Rugby are investigating an off-the-ball flashpoint between Bongi Mbonambi and Tom Curry - contrary to claims from South Africa fans that footage they uncovered proved their player's innocence. My advice would be to put earphones in and decide for yourself what you hear✌ pic.twitter.com/8Qo571qd4s — In …

1 year, 2 months ago

RFU lodges complaint after England flanker Tom Curry claimed he was called a 'white c***' by South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi - prompting an investigation by World Rugby

Daily Mail

World Rugby have launched an investigation into the Springboks ahead of the World Cup final after England flanker Tom Curry claimed he had been the victim of racial abuse. Hooker Bongi Mbonambi is alleged to have made discriminatory comments during South Africa's semi-final victory over England on Saturday night. World Rugby have launched an investigation after Tom Curry claimed Bongi …

1 year, 4 months ago

‘Personal attacks’ on Owen Farrell over red card are wrong, says Steve Borthwick

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