Marcus Smith among several England players on ‘modified training’ ahead of South Africa semi-final
1 year, 2 months ago

Marcus Smith among several England players on ‘modified training’ ahead of South Africa semi-final

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England vs South Africa team news: Freddie Steward and Jack van Poortvliet start against Springboks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

England vs South Africa team news: Freddie Steward and Jack van Poortvliet start against Springboks

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England suffer double injury blow before South Africa test
1 month, 4 weeks ago

England suffer double injury blow before South Africa test

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Townsend questions refereeing decisions as wasteful Scotland let Springboks off the hook
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Townsend questions refereeing decisions as wasteful Scotland let Springboks off the hook

Daily Mail  

Gregor Townsend was left to bemoan a mixture of profligacy and poor refereeing decisions after his Scotland team fell to defeat against South Africa at Murrayfield. Indeed, South Africa’s head coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Eben Etzebeth admitted afterwards that the final scoreline flattered them. South African enforcer Eben Etzebeth hauls Scotland's Duhan van der Merwe to the ground Gregor …

Rassie Erasmus defends making sweeping South Africa changes against Australia: ‘This is not disrespectful’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rassie Erasmus defends making sweeping South Africa changes against Australia: ‘This is not disrespectful’

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England face potential quarter-final headache with Marc Guehi to face suspension after booking vs Slovakia
6 months, 1 week ago

England face potential quarter-final headache with Marc Guehi to face suspension after booking vs Slovakia

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Springboks overcome battling Wales and pull away to win 41-13 at Twickenham
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Springboks overcome battling Wales and pull away to win 41-13 at Twickenham

Associated Press  

LONDON — Depleted Wales produced a battling performance before Rugby World Cup champion South Africa turned on the power to triumph 41-13 at Twickenham on Saturday. South Africa ultimately scored 27 second-half points without reply, yet Wales will take a considerable amount of confidence on tour to Australia despite suffering a seventh consecutive defeat dating to the World Cup. When …

Six Nations referees: Who are the match officials for the tournament?
10 months ago

Six Nations referees: Who are the match officials for the tournament?

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World Rugby not planning to explain controversial try decision in Scotland match
10 months, 3 weeks ago

World Rugby not planning to explain controversial try decision in Scotland match

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South Africa become kings of rugby with dramatic World Cup win over greatest rivals
1 year, 2 months ago

South Africa become kings of rugby with dramatic World Cup win over greatest rivals

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South Africa vs New Zealand referee: Who is taking charge of the Rugby World Cup final?
1 year, 2 months ago

South Africa vs New Zealand referee: Who is taking charge of the Rugby World Cup final?

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Scrutiny on Curry overshadows England vs Argentina in Rugby World Cup third-place game
1 year, 2 months ago

Scrutiny on Curry overshadows England vs Argentina in Rugby World Cup third-place game

Associated Press  

It’s a match no team wants to play, no matter what the players or coaches say in public. Yet the Rugby World Cup third-place game between England and Argentina on Friday might feel even more insignificant for the English, given an uncomfortable build-up centered almost entirely on Tom Curry and his allegation of racial abuse by an opponent that has …

5 things we learned from England’s progress through the Rugby World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

5 things we learned from England’s progress through the Rugby World Cup

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Wayne Barnes to referee Rugby World Cup final
1 year, 2 months ago

Wayne Barnes to referee Rugby World Cup final

Associated Press  

England’s loss is Wayne Barnes’ gain. The most experienced referee in test history will control the Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and South Africa on Saturday in Paris. Barnes has controlled five games at this World Cup and dished out six yellow cards, including two yellows against New Zealand as it stunned Ireland 28-24 in the quarterfinals. Asked …

Steve Borthwick explains Marcus Smith’s absence from England team to face South Africa
1 year, 2 months ago

Steve Borthwick explains Marcus Smith’s absence from England team to face South Africa

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Marcus Smith ruled out of England’s Rugby World Cup semi-final with concussion
1 year, 2 months ago

Marcus Smith ruled out of England’s Rugby World Cup semi-final with concussion

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England spring surprise with three changes to team for Rugby World Cup semi-final
1 year, 2 months ago

England spring surprise with three changes to team for Rugby World Cup semi-final

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France vs South Africa referee responds to Antoine Dupont criticism
1 year, 2 months ago

France vs South Africa referee responds to Antoine Dupont criticism

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Marcus Smith hailed after ‘face smashed’ as England consider role for Rugby World Cup semi-final
1 year, 2 months ago

Marcus Smith hailed after ‘face smashed’ as England consider role for Rugby World Cup semi-final

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Referee criticised by Dupont chosen for England vs South Africa at Rugby World Cup despite France controversy
1 year, 2 months ago

Referee criticised by Dupont chosen for England vs South Africa at Rugby World Cup despite France controversy

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France vs South Africa referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Ben O’Keeffe?
1 year, 2 months ago

France vs South Africa referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Ben O’Keeffe?

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Warren Gatland reacts to ‘disruptive’ referee change after Wales knocked out of Rugby World Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Warren Gatland reacts to ‘disruptive’ referee change after Wales knocked out of Rugby World Cup

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Wales vs Argentina referee forced off pitch as English official steps in for Rugby World Cup quarter-final
1 year, 2 months ago

Wales vs Argentina referee forced off pitch as English official steps in for Rugby World Cup quarter-final

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Marcus Smith given full-back role for England’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final
1 year, 2 months ago

Marcus Smith given full-back role for England’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final

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Referees assigned for Rugby World Cup quarter-finals - including England’s record-breaking official
1 year, 2 months ago

Referees assigned for Rugby World Cup quarter-finals - including England’s record-breaking official

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World Rugby chief confident no confusion around disciplinary issues at World Cup
1 year, 4 months ago

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

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Ex-All Blacks worried about players ‘faking injury’ at Rugby World Cup after Scott Barrett incident
1 year, 4 months ago

Ex-All Blacks worried about players ‘faking injury’ at Rugby World Cup after Scott Barrett incident

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South Africa send message to Rugby World Cup rivals with Wales demolition
1 year, 4 months ago

South Africa send message to Rugby World Cup rivals with Wales demolition

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‘We have to respect refs’: Eddie Jones makes Rassie Erasmus dig before South Africa showdown
2 years, 1 month ago

‘We have to respect refs’: Eddie Jones makes Rassie Erasmus dig before South Africa showdown

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Eddie Jones on how Rassie Erasmus could smuggle himself into Twickenham
2 years, 1 month ago

Eddie Jones on how Rassie Erasmus could smuggle himself into Twickenham

The Telegraph  

Eddie Jones says rugby must do more to look after referees, while joking that South Africa's banned director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus, might turn up to Twickenham in "a laundry box". So I’ve got a blanket rule: I don't speak about referees, I try not to, and I don’t speak about coaches who speak about referees," Jones explained. Asked whether …

Rassie Erasmus banned for England match by World Rugby after sarcastic Twitter posts
2 years, 1 month ago

Rassie Erasmus banned for England match by World Rugby after sarcastic Twitter posts

The Telegraph  

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus will be banned from all involvement in the Springboks' game against England next weekend, after he was suspended by World Rugby for two matches following his string of sarcastic Twitter posts during the Autumn Nations Series. In his latest series of posts criticising match officials, Erasmus highlighted a number of moments following the …

South Africa’s Andre Esterhuizen to miss Wales decider due to broken hand
2 years, 5 months ago

South Africa’s Andre Esterhuizen to miss Wales decider due to broken hand

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Wayne Pivac urges Wales to show ‘a lot more discipline’ against South Africa
2 years, 6 months ago

Wayne Pivac urges Wales to show ‘a lot more discipline’ against South Africa

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Marcus Smith's last-minute penalty hands England victory over world champion Springboks
3 years, 1 month ago

Marcus Smith's last-minute penalty hands England victory over world champion Springboks

The Telegraph  

Richard Cockerill is preparing England for the ultimate test of their forward mettle when they collide with South Africa today. Head coach Eddie Jones has sought to fire-up his underdogs for the final instalment of the Autumn Nations Series by claiming the Springboks believe their pack is "weak". South Africa suffocated their way to World Cup glory in 2019 and …

Jacques Nienaber hints Rassie Erasmus’ rant allowed Springboks to focus on rugby
3 years, 5 months ago

Jacques Nienaber hints Rassie Erasmus’ rant allowed Springboks to focus on rugby

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England lose Rugby World Cup final to South Africa
5 years, 2 months ago

England lose Rugby World Cup final to South Africa

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England vs South Africa: Six key players to watch in the Rugby World Cup final
5 years, 2 months ago

England vs South Africa: Six key players to watch in the Rugby World Cup final

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England vs South Africa: Cheslin Kolbe replaces S'busiso Nkosi in Springboks team for finalFind your Rugby World Cup champions.
5 years, 2 months ago

England vs South Africa: Cheslin Kolbe replaces S'busiso Nkosi in Springboks team for finalFind your Rugby World Cup champions.

The Telegraph  

South Africa have made, as promised, just one change to their team for Saturday’s World Cup final, wing Cheslin Kolbe coming in for S’busiso Nkosi who drops out of the matchday 23 altogether. Head coach Rassie Erasmus had said earlier in the week that the fit-again Kolbe aside, he would stick with the same group of players who beat Wales …

Rugby World Cup 2019: Coach Rassie Erasmus says South Africa will not be employing different tactics, combination in final
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: Coach Rassie Erasmus says South Africa will not be employing different tactics, combination in final

Firstpost  

South Africa might have been criticised for their dull tactics at the World Cup, but coach Rassie Erasmus has promised more of the same in the final against England on Saturday. Tokyo: South Africa might have been criticised for their dull tactics at the World Cup, but coach Rassie Erasmus has promised more of the same in the final against …

Rugby World Cup: South Africa edges Wales 19-16 to reach final
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup: South Africa edges Wales 19-16 to reach final

The Hindu  

South Africa will play England in the Rugby World Cup final after Handre Pollard scored 14 points to steer Rassie Erasmus' team to a hard-fought 19-16 victory over Wales in Yokohama on Sunday. When Justin Tipuric failed to roll away, Pollard stepped up and made no mistake with a simple first penalty, quickly neutralised by Dan Biggar when Willie Le …

Wales v South Africa was rugby's equivalent of Brexit - England will have no sleepless nights ahead of the final
5 years, 2 months ago

Wales v South Africa was rugby's equivalent of Brexit - England will have no sleepless nights ahead of the final

The Telegraph  

It ended in heartache for Wales, a sad finale for Warren Gatland with his team denied a last shot at glory as a mind-numbing, one-dimensional Muscle Man performance from the Springboks, all thud and wallop, took them through to their third World Cup final. England, though, will have no sleepless nights between now and Saturday, all too aware of what …

Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa’s Cheslin Kolbe ruled out of semi-final against Wales through injury
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa’s Cheslin Kolbe ruled out of semi-final against Wales through injury

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Rugby World Cup 2019: Ref Jaco Peyper sidelined for semi-finals after 'elbow photo' with Welsh fans
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: Ref Jaco Peyper sidelined for semi-finals after 'elbow photo' with Welsh fans

Daily Mail  

World Rugby has sidelined Jaco Peyper from officiating at any of the World Cup semi-finals and appointed Nigel Owens as referee of the game between defending champion New Zealand and England. World Rugby has sidelined Jaco Peyper from officiating at any of the World Cup semi-finals Peyper posed with Wales supporters for a photo in which he appeared to mimic …

Rugby World Cup 2019: Jaco Peyper not considered for semi-finals following Vahaamahina elbow picture
5 years, 2 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: Jaco Peyper not considered for semi-finals following Vahaamahina elbow picture

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Referees are kept under wraps as tensions rise at the Rugby World Cup
5 years, 3 months ago

Referees are kept under wraps as tensions rise at the Rugby World Cup

Daily Mail  

Eddie Jones and his coaching counterparts are being denied any direct contact with referees prior to World Cup matches, at a time of rising tensions and concerns about officiating here. Jones said: 'It is a World Rugby regulation and we follow every World Cup regulation to the letter.' Eddie Jones and his coaching counterparts are being denied any direct contact …

Rugby World Cup 2019: Cheslin Kolbe stars as South Africa thrash fourteen-man Italy
5 years, 3 months ago

Rugby World Cup 2019: Cheslin Kolbe stars as South Africa thrash fourteen-man Italy

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England keen on World Rugby's plans to referee the offside line despite technology fears
5 years, 3 months ago

England keen on World Rugby's plans to referee the offside line despite technology fears

Daily Mail  

England have welcomed World Rugby's plans to crack down on illegal space invaders — but warned any increased use of video referrals could further disrupt the flow of matches. Vice-chairman Agustin Pichot told Sportsmail: 'I would like to see the offside line refereed so there is more space to attack. World Rugby deputy chairman Agustin Pichot suggested technology may be …

Kiwi Rugby World Cup referee criticised for giving Fiji player 'low five' against Wallabies
5 years, 3 months ago

Kiwi Rugby World Cup referee criticised for giving Fiji player 'low five' against Wallabies

Daily Mail  

New Zealand referee Ben O'Keeffe has found himself in hot water after footage emerged of him offering a 'low-five' during Saturday's match between Fiji and Australia. Full-back Kini Murimurivalu had just scored a try to extend Fiji's lead to 21-12 against the Wallabies, when O'Keeffe extended his right arm and offered a 'low-five' to the Fijian before the conversion. Referee …

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