Aussie, Kiwi refs for Boks' crunch World Cup pool games
World Rugby has confirmed the match-day officials for the pool stages of the Rugby World Cup in France.
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Billy Vunipola banned for England's Rugby World Cup opener
England's Billy Vunipola has joined captain Owen Farrell in being banned for the start of next month's Rugby World Cup after receiving a three-week suspension for his red card in a warm-up match against Ireland, officials announced Wednesday.
England skipper Farrell to miss start of World Cup after ban appeal
England captain Owen Farrell will miss the first two games of the World Cup after World Rugby won their appeal against the controversial decision to overturn his red card, it was announced on Tuesday.
Eddie Jones plays down ex-New Zealand coach Hansen's Wallaby advisory role
Australia head coach Eddie Jones says that former New Zealand boss Steve Hansen is helping his side with training and leadership this week as an unpaid advisor.
All Blacks star 'gobsmacked' by Hansen assisting Wallabies
Veteran All Blacks hooker Dane Coles said he was "gobsmacked" to hear former New Zealand coach Steve Hansen is helping rivals Australia prepare for the Rugby World Cup.
Rugby World Cup to feature review bunker and shot clock
The review bunker and shot clock for goal-kicks will feature at the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France, World Rugby announced Monday.
England set for Vunipola and Farrell decisions on Tuesday
England are set to find out on Tuesday what impact, if any, disciplinary rulings on Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell will have for their Rugby World Cup campaign.
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If the stars align and the Springboks do meet France in the quarter-finals of this year's World Cup tournament, it will be a meeting, essentially, of two rugby doppelgangers.