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World Rugby to launch new international competition from 2026

The governing body has also given the go-ahead to the expansion of the World Cup to 24 teams in time for Australia 2027.

The Independent UK

England throw support behind Tom Curry ahead of Argentina clash

Sale flanker has accused South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi of using a racial slur during semi-final defeat

Evening Standard

Australia's 2027 Rugby World Cup to expand to 24 teams

The 2027 Rugby World Cup, hosted by Australia, will expand to 24 teams amid changes that include a new global competition, with promotion and relegation.

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England rally around Tom Curry ahead of Argentina clash

Curry has alleged he was racially abused by South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi.

The Independent UK

World Rugby’s global calendar overhaul labelled ‘stitch-up’ by smaller nations

The World Rugby Council has approved a new aligned calendar, two-tier competition and expanded men’s World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Rugby gets huge overhaul with new Nations Championship and expanded World Cup

World Rugby announced a new biennial competition in men’s rugby and the World Cup being expanded to 24 teams

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup to be expanded to 24 teams in 2027

A new bi-annual international competition is also to be launched in 2026.

The Independent UK

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South Africa support 'great guy' Bongi Mbonambi amid investigation over alleged racial slur

World Rugby are looking to swiftly complete their probe into Tom Curry's allegations as Paris final looms

Evening Standard

No country for old men? Last dance for Rugby World Cup’s elder statesmen

New Zealand and South Africa’s veterans have overcome mental and physical adversity to lead their teams to the World Cup final

The Guardian - UK

Risk of degenerative brain disease increases with longer rugby careers – study

World Rugby is exploring ways to mitigate the risk of concussion.

The Independent UK

Springboks rally around ‘great guy’ Bongi Mbonambi after racial slur allegation

England’s Tom Curry has accused Mbonambi of making the slur towards him during South Africa’s semi-final win and World Rugby are investigating the claim

The Independent UK

Bongi Mbonambi: World Rugby investigating after Tom Curry accuses South Africa hooker of using racial slur

Springbok star's World Cup final place in doubt amid racism row after England clash

Evening Standard

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

World Rugby has opened an investigation into the alleged racist slur directed at England flanker Tom Curry.

The National (Scotland)

World Rugby responds to Tom Curry’s allegation of racial slur in South Africa semi-final

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South Africa explain use of traffic light signals during Rugby World Cup

Springbok coaches hold up different coloured lights to send messages during the Rugby World Cup fixtures

The Guardian - UK

Pumas lost in translation as All Blacks turn semi-final into practice match

So dominant against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, the All Blacks decided to play with 14 men out of choice

The Guardian - UK

England’s Red Roses head south to spearhead women’s rugby reboot

WXV aims to level up the game and boost standards for the next World Cup as leading nations face off in New Zealand

The Independent UK

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

New Zealand’s Ben O’Keeffe and Australia’s Angus Gardner will take charge of the two semi-finals

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The Independent UK

Ben O’Keeffe to referee Rugby World Cup semi-final between England and South Africa despite criticism (cloned)

New Zealand’s Ben O’Keeffe and Australia’s Angus Gardner will take charge of the two semi-finals

The Independent UK

Ben O’Keeffe to referee Rugby World Cup semi-final between England and South Africa despite criticism

New Zealand’s Ben O’Keeffe and Australia’s Angus Gardner will take charge of the two semi-finals

The Guardian - UK

Player safety is priority for South Africa after HIA calls, insists Rassie Erasmus

‘We really care about our players,’ said the Boks’ director of rugby, adding that the coaches called for multiple head injury assessments against France

The Guardian - UK

AI and smart mouthguards: the new frontline in fight against brain injuries

Tech wizardry is helping to reduce head impacts and drive equipment innovation in rugby, boxing and the NFL

The Guardian - UK

World Rugby insists more opportunity for tier-two nations is priority for future

World Rugby has insisted providing developing nations with higher-level matches more frequently is at the ‘top of our agenda’

The Guardian - UK

World Rugby keen to introduce hi-tech mouthguards at all levels of the game

Devices to measure G-force of head impacts will be used in elite rugby first but aim is for them to filter down to junior and community levels

The Guardian - UK

World Rugby to adopt ‘gamechanging’ G-force tech to flag major head impacts

Real-time data will see players removed from the pitch if collision forces exceed a certain level even if they are not showing signs of a brain injury

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