World Rugby launches probe into ‘white c***’ slur
Allegations that South African hooker Bongi Mbonambi called England’s Tom Curry a ‘white c***’ have resulted in World Rugby launching an investigation into the matter.
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Brutal truth puts Poms back in their place
A crisis sweeping across the UK is so much worse than first thought with one nightmare turning into a doomsday “oblivion”.
World Cup storm erupts over slur accusation
An English star accused a South African opponent of saying an ugly slur during the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup semi-final win.
‘Sneaky and crafty’: Country teen mining for rugby success
He’s the country music loving son of an miner from the outback earmarked as a future Wallaby. Now this teens love of the “dark arts” is helping him turn heads in the Super Rugby U19 series.
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Reds half ready for White barrage
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Pocock’s eight-year gay marriage protest
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‘Strong impression’: Key Wallaby re-signs
Having become an “important member of the mob”, a Test newcomer has committed his immediate future to the Wallabies.
Tough selection call awaits Reds coach
Reds co-captain Liam Wright could be available for Queensland’s battle with the Brumbies after recovering from a shoulder injury, but the form of his replacement Seru Uru has given coach Brad Thorn a lot to think about.
Queensland Reds survive late Fijian Drua surge
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McReight embraces Queensland captaincy
Fraser McReight says he’s fortunate to have the chance to lead Queensland and isn’t worried about injuries which have hit the Reds’ other captains this year.
‘Tone deaf’: World fumes at deleted tweet
New Zealand Rugby has apologised after the All Blacks copped backlash for a “tone deaf” Twitter post on International Women’s Day.
Paisami to profit from Petaia switch
Jordan Petaia has been switched to fullback in a move that could lead to more try-scoring opportunities for his Queensland Reds teammates, including Hunter Paisami.
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