‘I heard what I heard’ – Tom Curry stands by racism claim against Bongi Mbonambi World Rugby found “insufficient evidence” to back up the England flanker’s claim. The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023
Wayne Barnes details how social media abuse ‘crossed the line’ after Rugby World Cup final The record-setting English referee has called for more action to be taken against those sending abuse to officials The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
England ‘unprofessional’ over racism allegation – South Africa’s Bongi Mbonambi World Rugby found ‘insufficient evidence’ to back up Tom Curry’s claim he had a racist slur directed at him by Mbonambi. The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023
Bongi Mbonambi accuses England of being ‘unprofessional’ after allegation of racial slur England flanker Tom Curry accused South Africa hooker Mbonambi of calling him a ‘white c***’ during the World Cup semi-final The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023 awards: Star player and coach, best match, biggest shock and more Seven weeks of incredible rugby came down to one point in Paris and now Nick Purewal crowns his winners Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2023
Rugby World Cup: South Africa government appears to mock Tom Curry racism storm during celebrations The official statement included the line 'the Webb Ellis is in South Africa’s kant' Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2023
Government declares ‘the Webb Ellis is in South Africa’s kant’ The South African government said ‘the Webb Ellis is in South Africa’s kant’ in a statement referencing the row over the alleged racial slur after the World Cup semi-final win over England The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2023
England seek evolution not revolution behind six leaders after encouraging World Cup A number of talented young players give England optimism, but a few problem positions will concern Steve Borthwick The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023
Strength and depth: how South Africa will look to put the squeeze on All Blacks In the two matches these sides have played this year, the team who came out of the blocks fastest ran out comfortable winners The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023
Borthwick sees bronze medal as a springboard to England success Steve Borthwick said he hoped England’s World Cup bronze medal could be a platform for future success after his side beat Argentina in the third-place playoff The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023
England player ratings vs Argentina: Sam Underhill back with a bang but Marcus Smith struggles in new role Tom Curry a class act after difficult week but it was a night of pure frustration for Henry Arundell Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2023
England’s next generation produce mixed bag to claim Rugby World Cup bronze England 26-23 Argentina: England emerged victorious from an entertaining encounter in Paris with the Pumas to secure third place The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
Earl and Dan edge England to victory over Argentina in bronze final Tries from Ben Earl and Theo Dan helped England edge to a 26-23 victory over Argentina in the bronze final at the Rugby World Cup The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023
Argentina vs England LIVE! Rugby World Cup 2023 result, match stream and latest updates today Steve Borthwick's side will hope to take third place in Pumas rematch at the Stade de France Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023 Is England v Argentina on TV? Channel, time and how to watch Rugby World Cup bronze final Everything you need to know ahead of the third place play-off
The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023 World Rugby in reputational minefield with call on Curry and Mbonambi incident The sport’s governing body, the Rugby Football Union and South Africa have all added fuel to the debate’s fire
Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2023 Tom Curry 'denied chance to have voice heard', says Steve Borthwick after World Rugby ruling on Bongi Mbonambi England team-mates have rallied round the Sale flanker after World Rugby did not charge Bongi Mbonambi over alleged racist slur
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 Maro Itoje praises ‘courageous’ Tom Curry for reporting Mbongeni Mbonambi World Rugby has closed its investigation into allegations the South Africa hooker called England’s Curry a “white c***” in the World Cup semi-final.
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 England’s Maro Itoje praises ‘courageous’ Tom Curry after World Rugby ignores racial slur claim Steve Borthwick, meanwhile, has described World Rugby’s decision as ‘deeply disappointing’
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 RFU ‘deeply disappointed’ as World Rugby closes case against Mbongeni Mbonambi England’s Tom Curry alleged South Africa hooker Mbonambi had racially abused him during Saturday’s World Cup semi-final.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023 RFU reacts with fury to World Rugby ending Mbonambi case without hearing RFU has said it is ‘deeply disappointed’ there will not be a hearing by an independent disciplinary panel into Tom Curry’s claim of racial abuse
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 World Rugby confirm ruling over Tom Curry racial slur allegation against Bongi Mbonambi Springboks hooker Mbonambi had been accused of making a comment towards Curry in the semi-final win over England last Saturday
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 World Rugby finds insufficient evidence to pursue Tom Curry racism allegation The England flanker alleged he was abused by South Africa’s Mbongeni Mbonambi.
Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2023 England hit out after Bongi Mbonambi not charged over two racism allegations from Tom Curry RFU lament decision not to involve an independent disciplinary panel as World Rugby rule 'insufficient evidence' to bring charges
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023 Record appearance maker Ben Youngs set for England swansong against Argentina Head coach Steve Borthwick called Youngs ‘a brilliant player and a fantastic team man’.