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England's Tom Curry accuses South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi of calling him a 'white c***' in the Rugby World Cup semi-final with alleged racist slur picked up by the referee's mic
22/10/23 09:29
CHRIS FOY IN PARIS: England's heroic exit from the World Cup has been soured by a potential racism storm, after flanker Tom Curry made a first-half complaint to referee Ben O'Keeffe at the Stade de France. In the 28th minute of the national team's agonising 16-15 defeat against South Africa on Saturday night, the Sale openside approached the New Zealand official and is heard to say over the ref mic: 'Sir, sir, if their hooker calls me a white c**t, what do I do?' O'Keeffe replied: 'Nothing, please.'...read
Jubilant Princess Charlene of Monaco doles out hugs and punches the air as she and Prince Albert celebrate South Africa's last-minute win over England in the Rugby World Cup
22/10/23 09:25Princess Charlene of Monaco was snapped cheering as she attended a Rugby World Cup match in Paris with her husband Prince Albert yesterday.
Kate Middleton tells the England Rugby Team they should be 'proud' in sweet message after World Cup heartbreak following semi-final loss to South Africa
22/10/23 07:51The Princess of Wales took to Instagram and X, formerly known as Twitter, to send the Red Roses a message of support after they lost 16-15 to the Springboks in Paris.
England captain Owen Farrell insists pride is his overriding emotion despite his side's last-gasp World Cup semi-final heartache against South Africa - as he declares the future is 'bright'
21/10/23 23:00STEPHEN DAVIES: Farrell was just a few minutes away from leading out his side in a World Cup final only for Handre Pollard's late penalty to secure South Africa's passage.
PLAYER RATINGS: Owen Farrell leads from the front as Courtney Lawes puts in another full-robust performance for beaten England... with Handre Pollard spear-heading the fight back after Manie Libbok is hooked after just half an hour
21/10/23 22:26ADAM HATHAWAY AND ALEX BYWATER: After a poor run of form leading up to the World Cup, many expected England to falter at the tournament and get knocked out easily.
All BIacks head coach Ian Foster won't gloat just yet... after shaking off Public Enemy No 1 tag to take New Zealand to the brink of immortality at the Rugby World Cup
21/10/23 21:43STEPHEN DAVIES: Foster was public enemy No 1 in New Zealand rugby after presiding over a dismal All Blacks ' run of form, the worst in living memory.
Aaron Smith says pain of 2019 'sticks with you forever' but the All Blacks have a 'burning desire' to fix that in the Rugby World Cup final on Sunday
21/10/23 21:30NIK SIMON IN PARIS: Barely a question was asked about the match when Aaron Smith arrived in the mixed zone after New Zealand's victory over Argentina.
All Blacks' Barrett brothers reflect on dairy farm beginnings as they look to fulfil World Cup dream on Sunday after New Zealand cruised past Argentina
21/10/23 21:30ALEX BYWATER: Paris is a long way from the Kiwi coastal province of Taranaki, but the journey was well worth it as the Barrett brothers shone on the biggest stage.
England's World Cup dreams destroyed by South Africa late show as Handre Pollard slots winning kick just 157 SECONDS from time to deny Steve Borthwick's men famous win... and a spot in the final
21/10/23 20:59NIK SIMON IN PARIS: This England team have not got pulses racing recently but last night they brought an intensity that sent the beats per minute through the roof.
Heartbreak for England as South Africa snatch Rugby World Cup semi-final victory in the final minutes despite Owen Farrell's kicking heroics - with tempers flaring in Paris at the final whistle in front of 20,000 dejected fans
21/10/23 18:57Heartbreak for England as they sink to their knees after the Springboks snatch the World Cup semi-final victory, despite captain Owen Farrell's kicking heroics.
England 15-16 South Africa - Rugby World Cup semi-final RECAP: Agony for England as South Africa steal victory with a late penalty kick after leading for just TWO minutes in the game
21/10/23 17:42Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest team news, scores and updates from the Rugby World Cup semi-final between England and South Africa from Stade de France.
The tiny corner of France that is more British than Britain and is cheering on England to beat South Africa in the World Cup
21/10/23 15:11Le Touquet has been painted red and white as they back Steve Borthwick's men to avenge Les Bleus' defeat to the Springboks last weekend.
Kate Middleton wishes England good luck as they prepare to face off against the Springboks in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
21/10/23 14:29The Princess of Wales, 41, who is patron of the Rugby Football Union, took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to wish England good luck ahead of their match at the Stade de France in Paris this evening.
James Haskell ditches his wedding ring during boozy night out with pals in Paris after wife Chloe Madeley revealed 'trust issues'
21/10/23 13:54The former Rugby player, 38, and his wife Chloe Madeley, 36, recently ditched their wedding rings with James heading on a night out with PR exec Martine Bridge .
Beer we go! England rugby fans pour into Paris as their heroes prepare to take on South Africa in the World Cup semi-final
21/10/23 09:37Punters in Red Rose jerseys have already begun sinking pints in the run-up to tonight's grudge match against the Springboks.
How to watch England vs South Africa for FREE: Everything you need to know as Steve Borthwick's side look to reach their second consecutive Rugby World Cup final
21/10/23 09:05Steve Borthwick's side survived a huge scare to make it five wins out of five in their last game when they defeated Fiji.
Meet the WAGs behind the South Africa stars plotting World Cup glory... and England's downfall
21/10/23 07:30South Africa will begin as the clear favourites when the meet England in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals on Saturday evening, where they will be cheered on by their vast support team.
England's Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa will be officiated by referee who 'made several crucial errors' in the Springboks' tense win over hosts France
21/10/23 00:08Ben O'Keeffe will be the referee for England's Rugby World Cup semi-final clash against South Africa on Saturday, despite reportedly making several errors in last weekend's quarter-final.
New Zealand 'COULDN'T CARE' who they play in the Rugby World Cup final as All Blacks head coach Ian Foster coolly admits he'll be watching England take on South Africa while eating 'popcorn'
20/10/23 23:50Awaiting New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final next weekend will be defending champion South Africa, which is also chasing title No. 4, or England. Their semi-final is on Saturday.
South Africa's secret weapon in tonight's rugby showdown... glamorous physio accused of 'dark arts' on the pitch
20/10/23 23:43Physiotherapist Rene Naylor has played a key role in the reigning champions' success and is being accused of passing messages on from the coaching team in violation of the rules
OLIVER HOLT: Is this the end of the line for the Rugby World Cup 'worst' semi-finalists in history, or the last laugh over an army of critics for Steve Borthwick's unfancied England?
20/10/23 21:31OLIVER HOLT: England have wrapped themselves in a cocoon of bitterness at the criticism they have received in the past eight months. In many ways, they have already had the last laugh.
French authorities are alerted to DEATH THREATS targeted at South Africa scrum-half Cobus Reinach ahead of Springboks' World Cup semi-final with England
20/10/23 21:31Reinach, who plays his club rugby for Montpellier, received the messages on social media after playing his role in knocking out hosts France last weekend.
CHRIS FOY: England CAN shock the Boks! We all wrote off Steve Borthwick's team, but Owen Farrell and Co have earned a free hit at the best team in the world and 2019's World Cup champions
20/10/23 21:30CHRIS FOY IN PARIS: The weight is all on South Africa - the champions who are predicted to take another step towards retaining their title at the end of this month.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England's titans can fight fire with fire ahead of crucial World Cup semi-final... and avenge 2019 Boks mauling
20/10/23 21:30SIR CLIVE WOODWARD - WORLD CUP WINNING COACH: If I was in Steve Borthwick 's shoes as England head coach tonight, I would be putting the maximum pressure I could on the team.
EXCLUSIVE: England's World Cup semi-final against South Africa to be played out in front of thousands of empty seats... with organisers under fire for charging up to £500 for tickets
20/10/23 19:37EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: Rugby World Cup organisers have been criticised for anti-competitive ticket polices which will result in thousands of empty seats at Saturday's semi-final.
Argentina 6-44 New Zealand - Rugby World Cup RECAP: All Blacks make it look easy as Will Jordan completes a HAT-TRICK
20/10/23 17:30Recap Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest as Argentina look to reach their first ever Rugby World Cup final but face a tough test against the All Blacks.
Kevin Sinfield insists England will 'absolutely rip into' South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals - and says there is no fear about taking on the Springboks' infamous Bomb Squad
20/10/23 17:00NIK SIMON IN PARIS: It promises to be a meeting of muscle in the capital but Sinfield said England will have no fear of taking on the infamous Bomb Squad. 'I am certainly not overwhelmed,' he said.
Andy Carroll reveals he is considering cutting his hair off - and that he only grew it long because of a bet with Joey Barton - to raise awareness for diabetes... as he joins Mail Sport's Croqued Monsieurs
20/10/23 15:55The forward spoke to Nik Simon in France ahead of the Rugby World Cup semi-finals, and revealed he grew his hair because Joey Barton told him he'd pay him £200 for growing it long - but never did.
Bring on the Bomb Squad! England's Rugby World Cup stars look relaxed as Owen Farrell leads their captain's run on the eve of their semi-final against heavy-hitting South Africa
20/10/23 11:36Owen Farrell was all smiles as he led his England side through the captain's run ahead of their World Cup semi-final against South Africa on Saturday.
Could Kate be England's lucky charm? Princess of Wales, in patriotic white, has seen her team win both Rugby World Cup matches she's attended - so, will she be cheering them on against South Africa tomorrow?
20/10/23 10:23England fans will be hoping Kate, 41, is present in the stands of Stade de France tomorrow when the team take on the Springboks in the semi-final - after they've won each time she's watched.
England rugby star once met Sir Alex Ferguson but turned down Manchester United as he now looks to lead his nation to a second consecutive Rugby World Cup final
20/10/23 09:52While many will know Farrell for his performances on the rugby pitch, fans may not have known that he could have chosen to gone down a different path.
South Africa scrum-half Cobus Reinach received DEATH THREATS from France fans on social media following the hosts' narrow Rugby World Cup quarter-final exit to the holders, reveals Rassie Erasmus
19/10/23 21:37The 33-year-old was part of the starting XV that narrowly defeated hosts France on Sunday, in a thrilling encounter that finished 29-28 to the reigning world champions in Paris.
How the battle of the bench bomb squads could hold the key to England's colossal semi-final clash with South Africa as Steve Borthwick's side look to get revenge for 2019 final defeat
19/10/23 21:31ALEX BYWATER: Eyebrows were raised when lock Ollie Chessum and props Ellis Genge and Kyle Sinckler were dropped to the bench in favour of George Martin, Joe Marler and Dan Cole.
When is Argentina vs New Zealand and how can you watch it? Everything you need to know as two giants go head-to-head in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
19/10/23 12:56Micheal Cheika's side advanced to the final four of the tournament for only the third time in the history of the tournament following their win against Wales .
Joe Marler will start England's Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa as one of three changes made by Steve Borthwick for their Paris showdown
19/10/23 11:00CHRIS FOY IN PARIS: As well as the anticipated inclusion of Freddie Steward at full-back, head coach Steve Borthwick has revamped his pack by recalling Joe Marler to the starting XV.
Declan Rice reveals how the Rugby World Cup has changed England's mentality - and insists Gareth Southgate's 'group of winners' will fear no-one at EURO 2024
19/10/23 09:32It will be 58 years since the men's senior team lifted a major trophy but - after improved showings in recent tournaments under Southgate - Rice believes the hurt could finally come to an end.
South Africa name unchanged side from their thrilling win over France to take on England in the Rugby World Cup semi-final... picking 15 players who beat Owen Farrell and Co in the final four years ago
19/10/23 08:45Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber stays with a tried and tested squad with a total of 895 caps. It is the most experienced starting line-up the Springboks have ever fielded.
Ben Earl's journey from benchwarmer to barnstormer... his first 15 England caps came as a substitute, but now the No 8 is a vital cog in Steve Borthwick's hunt for World Cup glory
18/10/23 21:47The transformation in Ben Earl's Test career has been a feelgood story of England's World Cup. In early August, he was unsure of his place in the 33-man squad - now he is one of the stars.
Argentina legend Agustin Pichot slams 'closed shop' mentality that is killing the rising nations... as he warns rugby is at a critical point with England, Australia and South Africa in the red
18/10/23 21:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CHRIS FOY AND NIK SIMON: After three years of keeping his counsel, Agustin Pichot is finally ready to break his silence. 'Talk soon,' he says over WhatsApp.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Bring the right attitude, make smart selections and play QUICK... my five-point plan for England to beat South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals
18/10/23 21:30SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: To beat the Springboks, it will take a fantastic performance and coherent thinking around selection and tactics. Here's my plan for how Borthwick can beat the Boks.
Warren Gatland confirms he will carry on as Wales boss until 2027 World Cup... with the Kiwi, 60, 'excited' about what the team can achieve after reaching the last eight in France
18/10/23 17:40ALEX BYWATER: Warren Gatland committed his future to Wales after their World Cup exit and then insisted he believes Steve Borthwick's England can shock South Africa in the semi-finals in France.
Agustin Pichot delivers damning assessment of the state of the sport after his World Rugby election defeat… as Mail Sport's Croqued Monsieurs catch up with the Argentine ahead of huge semi-final weekend
18/10/23 15:59Former Argentina captain Agustin Pichot is concerned about the future of the sport ahead of this weekend's semi-finals at the Rugby World Cup.
Don't park in the path of the All Blacks! New Zealand's rugby stars jump out of their coach to lift and move a 2,400kg Land Rover out of the way after the owner blocked them from turning
18/10/23 14:32The side are in the throes of preparations for their Rugby World Cup semi-final on Friday evening, where they will meet Argentina at Stade de France in the nation's capital.
Handre Pollard believes England will be out for revenge for their 2019 World Cup final defeat in Saturday's semi-final, as the South Africa fly-half insists his team are ready for a physical battle in Paris
18/10/23 14:28NIK SIMON: Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus was first to suggest that the defeat will still be on English minds and Pollard doubled down on the claims.
How birthday boy Mike Tindall went 'nuts' at his royal mother-in-law, Princess Anne. (And it was all down to a pair of novelty boxer shorts...)
18/10/23 11:34Mike, who turns 45 today, has appeared on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! while sports fans know him for his heroics as a member of England's 2003 World Cup winning Rugby Union side.
What World Cup disaster? Under-fire Wallabies coach Eddie Jones looks carefree as he lunches with rugby friends Jason Ryles and Rod Kafer
18/10/23 05:10His Wallabies may have failed in spectacular fashion at the Rugby World Cup in France - but it didn't stop coach Eddie Jones from enjoying a carefree lunch in Coogee on Wednesday.
Rassie Erasmus begins mind games with Steve Borthwick as South Africa coach predicts England's starting XV for World Cup semi-final... but can't decide if it's Marcus Smith or Freddie Steward who will play at full-back
17/10/23 19:58NIK SIMON IN PARIS: The mischievous South African could not decide between Marcus Smith and Freddie Steward as he awaits Borthwick's team announcement.
Why did Kate Middleton and Prince William miss Prince Christian of Denmark's 18th birthday party? Royal expert reveals why couple don't party with their European cousins
17/10/23 07:32The glitzy gala at Christiansborg Castle was an opportunity for future Kings and Queens to mingle with one another - yet senior members of the British Royal Family were nowhere to be seen.
SHAUN EDWARDS: I am still in shock. I cannot believe we lost... France's narrow Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat by South Africa will take some getting over but it's back to normality now
16/10/23 21:30SHAUN EDWARDS: One minute you're in camp, surrounded by media, everything moving at 100 miles an hour. The next minute you're back home and it's silence. It's a strange feeling.
CHRIS FOY: Time for an attitude adjustment! England MUST ditch their siege mentality act before facing South Africa... and smile
16/10/23 21:30CHRIS FOY: The latest hint of the siege mentality which England have carried with them through this World Cup came from Ellis Genge, in the aftermath of Sunday's win over Fiji in Marseille.
OLIVER HOLT: More than London 2012 and the best of the Champions League, was this the greatest two days in the history of sport?
16/10/23 17:20OLIVER HOLT: On Sunday night, a few of us jumped on the Marseille metro for a few stops and found a pizzeria in Notre-Dame du Mont that was showing the France-South Africa game.
Prince William and Prince George's identical mannerisms in Rugby World Cup clip sends royal fans wild
16/10/23 16:57Fans on X gushed over the sweet clip of the royal father and son meeting officials ahead of Wales's clash with Argentina at the Rugby World Cup at the Stade de Marseille on Saturday.
Shirtless James Haskell lets loose at the Rugby World Cup with Zara Tindall while Chloe Madeley spends time with daughter Bodhi - after denying any wrongdoing over cosy photos with mystery blonde
16/10/23 08:30James Haskell didn't have a care in the world as he let loose at the Rugby World Cup over the weekend after denying he had done anything wrong when he was pictured looking close with a mystery blonde on a night out.
France captain Antoine Dupont slams ref Ben O'Keeffe after their Rugby World Cup hopes are crushed by South Africa... as head coach Fabien Galthie vows to stay on despite tournament hosts coming up short in quarter-final
15/10/23 23:33Heartbroken France captain Antoine Dupont hit out at the refereeing of Ben O'Keeffe but admitted his team was beaten by the better side after Les Bleus tumbled out of their own World Cup.
ALEX BYWATER: The Green Party falls flat again! End of an era for Irish Rugby as Johnny Sexton leads list of senior players moving on after another World Cup quarter-final exit
15/10/23 21:30ALEX BYWATER IN PARIS: This side was supposed to finally break their last-eight hoodoo. It did not happen. Ireland ran into a mighty New Zealand side who turned up when it really mattered.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Giving Owen Farrell the keys to No 10 helped Steve Borthwick enjoy his best day in the England job
15/10/23 21:30SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Borthwick made the most crucial decision of the week when he announced Farrell starting at fly-half. It paid off and the team now know they can match anyone.
Please stay Warren! Wales boss Gatland has break clause but players are desperate for him to continue after lifting morale and standards despite World Cup disappointment
15/10/23 21:30Amid the devastation of their missed World Cup opportunity, Wales took consolation from a revived sense of optimism about the future - which Josh Adams hopes will be led by Warren Gatland.
Beaming Kate Middleton congratulates the England rugby team inside their changing room after watching their quarter final win over Fiji
15/10/23 21:07The Princess of Wales, 41, was photographed applauding the team after they resisted a late-game pushback by the South Pacific nation to win the match 30-24.
France 28-29 South Africa: Hosts are eliminated from the Rugby World Cup as Antoine Dupont fails to rally Les Blues to victory against dominant Springboks in high-octane match - with holders facing England in semis
15/10/23 21:03ALEX BYWATER AT THE STADE DE FRANCE: England will play South Africa in a World Cup semi-final after France were sent tumbling out of their own tournament in one of the games ever.
OLIVER HOLT: England's belief is growing and they are thriving on the idea that they've been disrespected... while the rest of rugby asks how the hell did that happen, they'll believe a World Cup semi-final upset is possible
15/10/23 20:08OLIVER HOLT IN MARSEILLE: England survived a rousing second half comeback from the Fijians that had yielded two tries in five minutes.
France 28-29 South Africa - Rugby World Cup RECAP: Springboks surge to semi-finals at Les Blues expense in Parisian thriller
15/10/23 18:00Recap Mail Sport's live blog as France take on South Africa in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup.
ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Ben Earl is a big-game player after another dynamic display while Courtney Lawes was crucial again... but Jonny May was anonymous while Marcus Smith's tackling in the backfield leaves doubts
15/10/23 17:58NIK SIMON IN MARSEILLE: Steve Borthwick's side managed to hold off a heroic comeback from the Pacific Islanders in a thrilling quarter-final clash.
England's Rugby World Cup 30-24 quarter-final win over Fiji is marred by fans FIGHTING in the Stade Velodrome stands - with several supporters 'ejected' after brawl in Marseille
15/10/23 17:27Several supporters - some dressed as Napoleon - were involved in the brawl at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille.
England 30-24 Fiji: Steve Borthwick's side progress to Rugby World Cup semi-final as Owen Farrell kicks vital points to hamper Pacific nation's comeback hopes
15/10/23 16:57CHRIS FOY IN MARSEILLE: Owen Farrell's late drop goal and penalty clinched a successful return to the towering arena where the national team launched their campaign.Happy and Glorious! Kate Middleton smiles on as England defeat Fiji in the Rugby World Cup quarter final to book their place in the semi
15/10/23 15:06Kate Middleton looked delighted today as England defeated Fiji in the Rugby World Cup quarter final to book their place in the semi.
England 30-24 Fiji - Rugby World Cup quarter-final RECAP: Steve Borthwick's side see out nervous finale to advance to semi-finals
15/10/23 13:01Recap Mail Sport's live blog as England take on Fiji - who beat Steve Bortwhick's side in their tournament preparations - in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell admits 'cruel' defeat to the All Blacks 'is the end for his squad' but says he is 'immensely proud' of his players despite crashing out of the Rugby World Cup
15/10/23 08:01The No 1 ranked team in the world put up an immense display against the three-time World Cup winners, showing some incredible character to push Ian Foster's side right to the end.
Ireland's World Cup exit will sting for some time - they were fancied to beat New Zealand and history beckoned but ultimately it was deja-vu in Paris as the All Blacks defied a late siege
15/10/23 06:41RORY KEANE: The late siege at the endgame was heroic, but, in truth, the seeds for this galling defeat were sown long before that exhausting final attack.
New Zealand coach Ian Foster hails thrilling World Cup win over Ireland as 'the sweetest victory' as the All Blacks set up Argentina clash despite two yellow cards
15/10/23 06:20The southern hemisphere giants scored tries through Leicester Fainga'anuku, Ardie Savea and Will Jordan to emerge 28-24 winners.
Tearful Johnny Sexton hails 'incredible' Ireland team and fans as he bows out of rugby following dramatic World Cup quarter-final loss to New Zealand
15/10/23 06:10The 38-year-old quits the game having led Ireland to agonising defeat to the All Blacks in Paris, with 117 Test caps and a heavy heart after coming out the wrong side of the contest.
Conor McGregor calls out KSI as he insists it would be an 'exciting fight', after baffling fans by claiming he was 'impressed' by Dillon Danis despite his toothless display against Logan Paul
15/10/23 00:00KSI was the underdog heading into his grudge match with Fury, but the YouTuber-turned-boxer held his own, and could easily have got the decision.
I'm A Celebrity 2023 FIRST LOOK: Fans go wild over mysterious trailer inviting them to a 'jungle retreat' with show set to return in WEEKS
14/10/23 23:17And with just weeks to go, ITV had already began to tease the upcoming series of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, with a brief trailer that aired during the Rugby World Cup on Saturday night.
DAN BIGGAR: Not everyone gets the fairytale ending: I'll be proud of my efforts for Wales in time but right now it's bitterly disappointing
14/10/23 21:31DAN BIGGAR: My kids joined me on the pitch and they don't really understand what's going on. You have to put a bit of a brave face for them.
Steven Kitshoff warns that South Africa will look to take France to a dark place with a physical approach in the early stages of Rugby World Cup clash
14/10/23 21:31But as the Springboks prepare for a huge test of their title defence in a crunch quarter-final with France in Paris on Sunday night, they have vowed not to go away from what has given them success.
France captain Antoine Dupont is risking more damage by playing against South Africa, claims leading facial surgeon, as he insists 21 days is not long to recover from a fractured cheekbone
14/10/23 21:31DEEPAK KOMATH, MAXILLO FACIAL SURGEON AT ST JOHN & ST ELIZABETH HOSPITAL: Three weeks doesn't give the surgery on the fractured cheekbone much time to heal.
OLIVER HOLT: Can bland, dull, cussed, yeoman England finally find their mojo? Players believe shock Marcus Smith call can unlock an attacking threat that's been missing
14/10/23 21:31If the team's presence in this marathon of a World Cup has had the distinct feel of a slow burn, if they have felt overlooked, there is at last a quickening of the intensity that surrounds them.
PLAYER RATINGS: Ryan Elias and Tomas Francis struggle while Liam Williams is brave as Wales exit World Cup with defeat to Argentina
14/10/23 21:31Despite an encouraging start from Wales, Warren Gatland's side ended up on the losing side. Here's an assessment of how each player performed during the clash in Marseille.
Ben Earl knows it's time to hit all the right notes and stave off England's critics... as the No8 calls for big performances in the Rugby World Cup showdown against Fiji
14/10/23 21:30NIK SIMON: Earl is one of the few players whose stock has risen over the last six weeks and the No8 added a dose of realism on the eve of Sunday's game against Fiji.
SHAUN EDWARDS: We know that South Africa will target Antoine Dupont as he returns from a fractured cheekbone. Everyone does!
14/10/23 21:30SHAUN EDWARDS: It's been a long build-up to our game with South Africa, so it was important that after a really intense start to the week, the players and staff had some down time.
MIKE BROWN: We all want Marcus Smith to play, but this just feels wrong... his selection at full-back shows England are caught between styles
14/10/23 21:30MIKE BROWN: I expect England to win on Sunday but I am still scratching my head about their decision to start Marcus Smith at full-back. There doesn't seem to be any consistency in selection.
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
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Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
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Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
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Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
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The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
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Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
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Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
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Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
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'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
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Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
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Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
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Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
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Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
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Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
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Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games
Makes more history
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Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
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Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to avoid England star going into exile after he was told he will NOT be part of first-team squad - as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m move
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Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m Olympic heat as Team GB superstar advances in quest for athletics gold medal
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Duncan Scott wins Olympic silver in men's 200m medley as the Team GB star becomes Scotland's greatest-ever Olympian with eighth medal - while Leon Marchand collects fourth gold in Paris
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Novak Djokovic is booed in semi-final win as he clashes with umpire and his own box... but recovers his composure to set up rematch with Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
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Bryony Page hopes to run away to the circus after springing to gold as the Brit bounces clear of rivals... then sets her sights on Cirque du Soleil
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Team GB star praised for showing an 'elite mentality' in honest interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final at the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde and the Netherlands reach the last-16 in the beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics... as the Dutchman is again booed loudly by spectators
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New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
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Louis van Gaal, 72, gives latest health update as he battles prostate cancer and reveals his surprise at being offered shock job by a European giant
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Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
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Liverpool unveil new 'night forest' away kit - and will debut the £125 strip in final USA pre-season tour clash against fierce rivals Man United this weekend
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MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
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Dan Evans SOBS as Olympics and Team GB team-mate Andy Murray's career comes to an end after their heartbreaking exit from the men's doubles
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Andy Murray jokes he 'never even liked tennis anyway' minutes after his glittering career comes to an end... as he makes a change to his social media bio
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Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
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Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
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BBC presenter Clare Balding breaks down in TEARS live on air as Andy Murray's stunning career comes to an end with Olympic doubles heartbreak in Paris
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Adam Peaty hands HUGE boost to Team GB ahead of relay races as swimming superstar is pictured back in the pool just days after a positive Covid test
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Leny Yoro could be out for TWO MONTHS amid fears he's fractured his metatarsal in blow for Man United - with new signing spotted on crutches
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Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
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Fred Sirieix fights back tears as he tells his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix live on air that he is 'bursting' with pride after bronze medal
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Saudi Arabia unveil 11 new futuristic stadium concepts in their bid to host 2034 World Cup - with a 92,000-capacity mega-ground to host the final
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EXCLUSIVEJohn Barnes on Jurgen Klopp 'stealing his thunder' before Arne Slot's arrival and what Darwin Nunez must do to be the 'best in the world'
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Brazilian swimmer breaks silence after she was BANISHED from the Olympics for sneaking out 'to go on a night out in Paris' with her boyfriend
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The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi Satdium has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof
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Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
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Mason Greenwood scores just 30 minutes into his first Marseille appearance after his £30m move from Man United, as Roberto De Zerbi's side impress
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Tom Daley's diving partner Noah Williams breaks down in tears after winning Olympics silver - as he pays tribute to former coach who passed away
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Matt Richards reveals he thought he had touched the wall FIRST after missing out on Olympic gold in 200m freestyle final to David Popovici by 0.02sec
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'Seems like he's reinvented himself after his West Ham loan': Kalvin Phillips is mocked by fans as clip of midfielder dwelling on the ball goes viral
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French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
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Son of ex-Liverpool star who won the Champions League in 2005 signs scholarship contract with the Reds as he follows in father's footsteps
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Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
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Adam Peaty reveals what son George, 3, told him after his Olympic heartbreak in Paris - as he admits he thought he'd won gold in incredibly close finish
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Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
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West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
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Endrick moved to tears as '43,000 fans' turn up to see his Real Madrid unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu just days after the Brazilian teen finally joined
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Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
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Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
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Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with concerns over River Seine safety
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Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
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Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
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Andy Murray shares fan's hilarious post that claims tennis star 'will start rusting out in the rain' during eye-catching Paris Olympics opening ceremony
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EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
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She wants a Porsche if she wins gold at the Paris Olympics but Team GB's poster girl is just as driven on the track - meet the REAL Keely Hodgkinson
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Fans claim that PSG star Achraf Hakimi is driving the Morocco team bus at the Olympics in France in viral video - or is it an uncanny resemblance?
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'Who is this and what has he done with Mikel Arteta?': Fans are left shocked by Arsenal manager's appearance in new video as he previews new season
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Max Verstappen fires back at critics as he tells them to look at his trophy cabinet and DENIES claims Red Bull have told him to stop staying up late
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Mason Greenwood 'set to pocket £14,000-a-month in rent from Leny Yoro', as Man United's £52m signing 'snaps up his £2MILLION mansion' after Old Trafford exit
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Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
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Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
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BRENTFORD'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: The Bees owe a lot to the goals of David McCulloch... but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?
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Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
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Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
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Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
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Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed
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Ben White 'considering a shock return to the England set-up' after Gareth Southgate's departure and the exit of Steve Holland
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Andy Murray has not spoken to Emma Raducanu since her withdrawal ended his Wimbledon farewell and defends mother Judy's reaction
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Jose Mourinho lashes out at UEFA after making winning start to life at Fenerbahce, as Edin Dzeko nets hat-trick in Champions League qualifier
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Revealed: The video footage that shows Charlotte Dujardin whipping horse 'like an elephant in a circus' - as dressage star is suspended in shame
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The real reason seats at Anfield have been covered up after Liverpool fans thought Trent Alexander-Arnold could be signing a new contract
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Man United fans rave over 'leaked' Old Trafford tunnel redesign after video shows traditional walkway's 'stunning' overhaul ahead of new season
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Francis Ngannou opens up on the death of his 15-month-old son during emotional interview - as ex-UFC champion reveals how it 'broke' him
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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk unveils new hairstyle after cutting off long blonde locks in favour of eye-catching 'Top Boy'-inspired trim
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Wayne Rooney's footballer son Kai, 14, wows fans in training video as they claim he 'learnt from his dad' - and call for him to join Man United's first team!
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England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday as he puts Euro 2024 agony behind him
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What happened to Leon Goretzka? Fans shocked by Bayern Munich midfielder's body transformation as some joke that Harry Kane is to blame
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Shocking moment Norwegian referee shows a PHYSIO a red card - on weekend of chaos where anti-VAR protests caused abandoned match
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois throws CAKE at fans AGAIN after joining Steve Aoki on stage at Tomorrowland in Belgium
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Jack Grealish is 'STILL on edge after £1m raid on his £5.6m home eight months ago' - as Man City star 'worries thieves will never be caught'
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Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve during the match
