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World Rankings permutations: Winner takes all in Rugby World Cup final

Before the weekend’s action gets underway, Planet Rugby takes a closer look at how the Rugby World Cup final could influence the World Rankings.

Bongi Mbonambi set to be available for Rugby World Cup final – report

South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi appears set to be available for their Rugby World Cup final clash against New Zealand at the Stade de France.

England make wholesale changes for Argentina as Tom Curry hits 50

Tom Curry will earn his 50th Test cap for England against Argentina in the Rugby World Cup Bronze Final.

Tom Curry’s club Sale Sharks ‘absolutely appalled by disgusting abuse’ aimed at England flanker

Sale Sharks, the club England flanker Tom Curry plays for, have condemned the abuse which has been aimed at the back-row over the past few days.

Ben Youngs set for last dance in England’s Rugby World Cup bronze medal match

Scrum-half Ben Youngs heads into Friday’s Rugby World Cup encounter against Argentina knowing that it will be his last game for England.

Former All Black would ‘rather pick up dogs***’ than watch England play rugby

A former All Black was not impressed by England’s style of rugby during their 16-15 Rugby World Cup semi-final defeat to South Africa last weekend.

Willie le Roux comments on post-match melee with England after World Cup semi-final

Willie le Roux sparked a melee between the two sides when the final whistle went, with his actions clearly upsetting the England players.

Argentina make three changes for Rugby World Cup bronze medal match with England

Head coach Michael Cheika has named his 23-man Argentina squad to take on England in the Rugby World Cup bronze medal match on Friday.

World Rugby confirm ‘historic’ new global tournament and World Cup expansion

World Rugby have announced a host of changes to the international game.

Loose Pass: No classic semi-final weekend at the Rugby World Cup

Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport.

Rugby World Cup: Stats heavily point towards one team ahead of historic final

Ahead of the final and the third-place play-off, Planet Rugby takes a closer at which areas of the game the remaining teams excel in.

Rugby World Cup 2027 expansion and kick-off dates confirmed

The Rugby World Cup in 2027 will feature 24 teams in the first expansion since 1987.

England rallying around Tom Curry as flanker caught in racism storm

England are rallying around flanker Tom Curry ahead of the Rugby World Cup Bronze final against Argentina on Friday.

World Rugby greenlight controversial Nations Championship

The tournament is set to make its debut in 2026 but be ring-fenced until 2030.

Ex-England prop weighs in on Springboks’ match-deciding scrum penalty

David Flatman shares his view on the decision that led to the Springboks' match-winning kick.

Former England wing hails Eddie Jones’ career and feels young Wallabies will grow from World Cup exit

Former England and London Irish wing Topsy Ojo tells Planet Rugby he believes Eddie Jones will be sorely missed when he decides to retire from coaching.

‘Who do you want me to melt?’ – The story that sums up Courtney Lawes’ ‘heir’

A hilarious story of England forward George Martin, who produced a memorable shift against South Africa in the Rugby World Cup semi-final.

New footage of Bongi Mbonambi’s alleged racial slur at Tom Curry emerges

Bongi Mbonambi has been accused of calling Tom Curry a 'white c**t'.

Rugby World Cup final referee and match officials confirmed

The Rugby World Cup final between All Blacks and Springboks will be overseen by an all-English team of officials, headed by Wayne Barnes.

World Rugby ‘formally reviewing’ Bongi Mbonambi’s alleged racist slur

World Rugby have released a statement after England flanker Tom Curry made a serious allegation against Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi.

Two Cents Rugby’s five takeaways from the Rugby World Cup as All Blacks primed to make history against Springboks

Two Cents Rugby brings you his takeaways from the Rugby World Cup semi-finals in written and video form as the All Blacks and Springboks advance.

WATCH: Footage emerges of moment Springbok full-back Willie le Roux sparks brawl with England

A scuffle broke out at the end of South Africa’s Rugby World Cup semi-final victory over England on Saturday and this new footage has revealed why.

Sir Clive Woodward: Rugby World Cup a ‘watershed moment’ for English rugby

Former England head coach Sir Clive Woodward has given his thoughts on their Rugby World Cup semi-final defeat to the Springboks on Saturday.

Who’s hot and who’s not: Rugby World Cup finalists confirmed, records at risk and online controversy

Check who's hot and not following the week's on and off-field action.

England coach set for shock departure after the Rugby World Cup – report

It is being reported that Steve Borthwick and Kevin Sinfield are set to part ways, with the latter due to leave England after the Rugby World Cup.

Rugby World Cup: The IMPRESSIVE list of records broken during the 2023 edition

Before this week ends in a final, Planet Rugby takes a look at which records have been tied and/or broken during the course of the tournament in France.

England great Courtney Lawes to retire from Test rugby after the World Cup

England forward and veteran Courtney Lawes confirmed he will be retiring from Test rugby following the final weekend of the Rugby World Cup.

Rugby World Cup Team of the Week: All Blacks and England dominate selection after contrasting semi-finals

Now that the dust has settled, Planet Rugby takes a closer look at the best-performing players from the Rugby World Cup semi-final action.

Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi accused of racist slur during Rugby World Cup semi-final

Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi, who ended their Rugby World Cup semi-final win as captain, has been accused of racially abusing Tom Curry.

‘Springboks don’t respect us’ – England wing insisted South African comments added ‘fuel to the fire’

England’s Jonny May has claimed that the Springboks ‘don’t respect us’ in the wake of Saturday’s tightly contested Rugby World Cup semi-final.