Imagine if it was reversed. Why rugby must not brush racism allegation under carpet

Imagine if it was reversed. Why rugby must not brush racism allegation under carpet

We are facing the frankly bizarre situation in which the only party promising to thoroughly explore the allegation made against Bongi Mbonambi is South Africa.

  • byOliver Brown

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Strong as an Ox:With bench power like this,Boks are favourites to defend their World Cup
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Strong as an Ox:With bench power like this,Boks are favourites to defend their World Cup

If the All Blacks win it,they will have done it the hard way:this South African team is smart,and their talent goes deep.

  • byPaul Cully
England flanker accuses Springbok of racist slur during World Cup semi-final

England flanker accuses Springbok of racist slur during World Cup semi-final

The allegation was made just before the half-hour mark of England’s Rugby World Cup loss to South Africa.

  • byDaniel Schofield
England had absolutely no chance of beating the Springboks … until they almost did

England had absolutely no chance of beating the Springboks … until they almost did

Written off after an underwhelming journey to the semi-finals,England played superbly and deserved to beat South Africa.

  • byPeter FitzSimons
South Africa pulls off great escape to beat England and make Rugby World Cup final

South Africa pulls off great escape to beat England and make Rugby World Cup final

The Springboks’ 16-15 win at the death keeps their title defence at the Rugby World Cup alive,setting up a blockbuster final against old rival New Zealand.

Rugby World Cup as it happened:South Africa come from behind to beat England

Rugby World Cup as it happened:South Africa come from behind to beat England

The All Blacks and a shot at history await the Springboks after a tense semi-final showdown against England at Stade de France in Paris.

  • byEmma Kemp
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Why devilishly good quarter-finals prove there is no God

Why devilishly good quarter-finals prove there is no God

There were no late miracles for France,Ireland or Fiji,yet somehow England are through to the final four. It’s enough to test the faith of even the most devout rugby fan.

  • byPeter FitzSimons
Ruthless Springboks seal semi spot by dousing French fire in thriller

Ruthless Springboks seal semi spot by dousing French fire in thriller

A scintillating first half gave way to a brutal street fight in Paris as South Africa beat the tournament hosts by one point to book a semi-final showdown with England.

  • byJulien Pretot
Rugby World Cup 2023 as it happened:South Africa beat hosts France in quarter-final epic

Rugby World Cup 2023 as it happened:South Africa beat hosts France in quarter-final epic

Host nation France takes on the Springboks in a mouth-watering clash with a place in the final four up for grabs.

  • byEmma Kemp
South Africa and Ireland show the world how it’s done

South Africa and Ireland show the world how it’s done

Ireland and South Africa were ferocious,ambitious and highly skilled in their showdown,and made a mockery of the narrative kicking is dominating the Rugby World Cup.

  • byPaul Cully
Flying finish from Fiji but Wales hold on in thrilling clash between Wallabies’ pool rivals

Flying finish from Fiji but Wales hold on in thrilling clash between Wallabies’ pool rivals

Australia still top Pool C but their upcoming clash with Fiji now looms as crucial to both sides’ chances of reaching the quarter-finals.