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# RWC23

This month
November 2023
France coach Galthie: World Cup exit is a 'scar that will stay with us for life'
Fabien Galthie speaks to the media for the first time since France’s Rugby World Cup exit.
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Nov 8th 2023, 7:54 PM
'They could have gone on a website... and looked for the word in Afrikaans': Mbonambi on racism allegation
World Rugby found ‘insufficient evidence’ to back up Tom Curry’s claim he had a racist slur directed at him by Mbonambi.
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Nov 7th 2023, 6:31 PM
Outgoing All Blacks boss Foster says family threatened with knife in Paris
His wife Leigh and daughter Michaela were allegedly accosted near the All Blacks’ hotel in the French capital.
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Nov 7th 2023, 8:16 AM
Erasmus to return as head coach of world champions South Africa - report
Current head coach Jacques Nienaber announced several months ago that he would quit after the World Cup to join Leinster.
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Nov 5th 2023, 7:47 PM
RWC 2023: The Winners and Losers
Ireland and France’s pain, the flip in the pecking order between Portugal and Georgia, and Leinster’s coaching recruitment.
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Nov 5th 2023, 7:00 AM
All Blacks captain Cane to join Japanese club for 2024 season
The 31-year-old is taking a sabbatical from New Zealand but will return for internationals next year.
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Nov 3rd 2023, 8:00 AM
Do you agree with our Rugby World Cup team of the tournament?
Two Ireland players make the cut in our selection.
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Nov 2nd 2023, 7:00 PM
New Zealand ask World Rugby for answers on refereeing decisions in final
The All Blacks were not happy with some of the decisions at the Stade de France.
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Nov 2nd 2023, 2:59 PM
Last month
October 2023
After ROG v Humphreys and Sexton v O'Gara, Ireland's next out-half is not a straight choice
Nothing is certain yet about who will be Ireland’s next first-choice out-half.
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Oct 31st 2023, 8:00 PM
'I’ve got no job offer... I did want to go on' - Jones on Australia exit
Eddie Jones insists that he has not received a job offer from Japan.
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Oct 31st 2023, 7:59 AM
The World Cup in France, the last of its kind, lived up to the billing
The tournament will expand to 24 teams in Australia in 2027.
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Oct 30th 2023, 7:00 AM
'Limerick is my home now... the support I've received has been unreal'
Jean Kleyn has a World Cup winner’s medal only months after Rassie Erasmus called him.
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Oct 30th 2023, 6:00 AM
'It feels a bit surreal' - Jones earns second RWC winner's medal
The former Munster man’s time with the Springboks came to an end with more glory.
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Oct 29th 2023, 10:00 PM
Ireland's Andy Farrell named World Rugby coach of the year
The Irish head coach guided his team to a Grand Slam earlier this year.
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Oct 29th 2023, 8:16 PM
Irish analyst Sullivan among Munster contingent to win the World Cup
Current second rows RG Snyman and Jean Kleyn both came off the bench last night.
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Oct 29th 2023, 10:16 AM
'Rassie said great things are never achieved in ideal conditions'
Springboks skipper Siya Kolisi said the people of South Africa have driven them to glory again.
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Oct 29th 2023, 9:11 AM
'Unfortunately, it's something I am going to have to live with forever'
All Blacks captain Sam Cane was sent off as his side lost to the Springboks in the World Cup final.
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Oct 28th 2023, 11:39 PM
South Africa reach the summit again after bold, brave run to World Cup history
The Springboks dug deep to make history on another enthralling night in Paris.
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Oct 28th 2023, 10:37 PM
Springboks cling on against 14-man All Blacks to go back-to-back
Kiwi skipper Sam Cane was sent off in the first half and his men came up just short.
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Oct 28th 2023, 10:06 PM
New Zealand v South Africa, Rugby World Cup final
South Africa were crowned Rugby World Cup champions for a record fourth time. Relive all of the drama in our minute-by-minute report.
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Oct 28th 2023, 7:30 PM
Poll: Who do you think will win tonight's Rugby World Cup final?
The Springboks and All Blacks face off in Paris.
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Oct 28th 2023, 1:39 PM
The Irish out-halves aiming to step up after Sexton's retirement
Jack Crowley finished the World Cup as next in line behind the great number 10.
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Oct 28th 2023, 8:00 AM
Ferocious Boks and clinical Kiwis battle for World Cup supremacy
Tonight’s decider is a fascinating match-up of the two greatest World Cup nations.
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Oct 28th 2023, 6:00 AM
England hold off Argentina fightback to claim third place at Rugby World Cup
Steve Borthwick’s side recorded a tense 26-23 victory at the Stade de France.
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Oct 27th 2023, 10:33 PM
England hold off Argentina fightback to claim third place at Rugby World Cup
Steve Borthwick’s side recorded a tense 26-23 victory at the Stade de France.
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Oct 27th 2023, 10:28 PM
Overlooked by Ireland, Munster's Kleyn could become World Cup winner
The 30-year-old has been included on the Springboks bench for the final.
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Oct 27th 2023, 6:30 AM
Bundee's remarkable turnaround completed by POTY nomination
The 33-year-old had a rocky start to 2023 but was spectacularly good in the World Cup.
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Oct 26th 2023, 7:30 PM
All Blacks make one change to starting XV for World Cup final
Brodie Retallick comes into the side in place of Sam Whitelock, while there’s also a change on the bench.
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Oct 26th 2023, 5:15 PM
'We lost, but we won' - Jonny Sexton marks his retirement from rugby
The 38-year-old said an emotional World Cup in France made it harder to step away.
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Oct 26th 2023, 3:31 PM
'We lost, but we won' - Sexton marks his retirement from rugby
The 38-year-old said an emotional World Cup in France made it harder to step away.
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Oct 26th 2023, 2:40 PM
Springboks bravely roll the 7/1 dice for biggest game of all
There are obvious risks involved but Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber like the potential upside.
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Oct 26th 2023, 12:00 PM
Case against Mbonambi dropped as World Rugby finds insufficient evidence
Tom Curry made two allegations that Mbonambi had used discriminatory language.
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Oct 26th 2023, 8:46 AM
Bundee Aki nominated for World Rugby men's player of the year award
Andy Farrell is on the shortlist for coach of the year.
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Oct 26th 2023, 8:27 AM
Springboks name a 7/1 bench for the World Cup final
Faf de Klerk and Handré Pollard return to the starting XV against New Zealand.
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Oct 26th 2023, 8:07 AM
Le Roux: There was 'no disrespect' to English players with celebration
The Springboks fullback is readying himself for the World Cup final against New Zealand.
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Oct 25th 2023, 7:30 PM
'I could just say that I am really grateful. It has been incredible'
Ex-Ireland fullback Felix Jones is in his final week with the Springboks as they try to win the World Cup again.
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Oct 25th 2023, 4:25 PM
Bongi saga rumbles on as Curry is hit by 'disgusting abuse'
It looks increasingly likely that Mbonambi will be available for the World Cup final.
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Oct 25th 2023, 2:35 PM
What will the new Nations Championship look like for Ireland?
In this piece, The 42 explains how the new biennial competition is set to work from 2026.
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Oct 24th 2023, 7:30 PM
World Rugby confirms bi-annual 'Nations Championship' to launch in 2026
The Rugby World Cup will expand to 24 teams from the 2027 tournament in Australia.
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Oct 24th 2023, 5:26 PM
Draw for 2027 Rugby World Cup to take place in January 2026
The draw will be later than for the current World Cup but still 20 months before the tournament.
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Oct 24th 2023, 5:05 PM
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