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Breathe easy Aussies, World Rugby has devalued the 2027 RWC by expansion – and even the Wallabies are safe

PARIS – Breathe easy Australia, you won’t be bowing out in the pool stage of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Your passage through to the knockout stage was confirmed on Tuesday. Not because of any great recovery on the international stage, nor restructuring or alignment,… Read More »Breathe easy Aussies, World Rugby has devalued the 2027 RWC by expansion – and even the Wallabies are safe

‘Private club’, ‘all about money’: Kefu’s fear for new WR comp as Samoa star calls it ‘betrayal of essence of rugby’

PARIS – Toutai Kefu – the World Cup-winning Wallabies forward turned long-serving Tongan coach – believes World Rugby’s decision to vote through the Nations Championship will slow the progress of the game’s developing nations. His comments come as long-time coach Gary Gold described the shutting… Read More »‘Private club’, ‘all about money’: Kefu’s fear for new WR comp as Samoa star calls it ‘betrayal of essence of rugby’

RWC News: ‘Watter kant’ – Boks accused of ‘making light’ of drama, Willie defends classless act, Cup’s ‘horrible’ low point

Tom Curry’s club and England teammates have hit out at the “disgusting abuse” directed at him since he alleged he was racially abused in the World Cup semi-final against South Africa. Curry suggested to referee Ben O’Keeffe that he was called a “white c—” by… Read More »RWC News: ‘Watter kant’ – Boks accused of ‘making light’ of drama, Willie defends classless act, Cup’s ‘horrible’ low point