RWC final referee Wayne Barnes calls for action against trolls for ‘vile’ abuse
Rugby World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes has labelled social media abuse towards him and his family as “vile” and called for the trolls to be held to account.
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France will carry World Cup scars forever - Galthie
France losing the rugby World Cup quarter-final to South Africa by one point is a scar the team will carry for the rest of their lives but they are building a side that will be stronger in the 2027 edition, coach Fabien Galthie said.
Springbok double World Cup winner and former Ulster forward Duane Vermeulen to retire
South Africa back row Duane Vermeulen will retire from rugby having helped the Springboks claim back-to-back World Cup titles, it has been announced.
Rugby World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes calls for action against trolls for 'vile' abuse
Rugby World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes has labelled social media abuse towards him and his family as "vile" and called for the trolls to be held to account.
Leinster's Joe McCarthy keen to 'turn the page' on World Cup heartache
Joe McCarthy doesn't believe the nature of Ireland's World Cup defeat to New Zealand will lead to lingering regrets.
Leinster set to welcome back Ireland players for Dragons
Leinster will welcome back a number of their Ireland internationals for Sunday's clash with the Dragons but the World Cup contingent will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
New Zealand skipper Sam Cane receives two-match ban for World Cup final red card
New Zealand captain Sam Cane has been suspended for an effective two matches following his red card against South Africa in the All Blacks' 12-11 World Cup final loss in Paris, World Rugby confirmed today.
Erasmus to return to head coach role with Springboks
Rassie Erasmus is to return as head coach of South Africa for the foreseeable future, he confirmed to local media on Sunday, reprising the position he held when the side lifted the World Cup in 2019.