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Cricket World Cup star spotted in random act of kindness on streets of India as fans laud youngster for his generosity
13/11/23 10:33
The underdogs' journey came to an end on November 10 after they lost by five wickets to South Africa , finishing sixth on the points table after mounting a serious challenge for a semi-final berth. The Afghans have left an indelible mark on the competition and their legacy exceeds merely their efforts on the cricket field, with star opening batter Gurbaz spotted helping the homeless on the streets of Ahmedabad at 3am on Diwali night....read
Marnus Labuschagne rides his luck all the way to the World Cup finals, but who will be the unlucky teammate that faces the axe?
13/11/23 01:57The selection battle is on for the last spot in Australia's semi-final clash against South Africa - and two cricket legends want Marcus Stoinis dropped from the side in favour of Marnus Labuschagne.
Ill prepared and complacent, England believed they could turn on the 50-over fireworks like flicking a switch... but a succession of errors left them red-faced in terrible Cricket World Cup title defence
12/11/23 12:50LAWRENCE BOOTH IN KOLKATA: England's World Cup title defence quickly became an instant case study in how to mess things up.
ENGLAND WORLD CUP RATINGS: Jos Buttler oversaw shocking title defence while Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow struggled for runs... but Ben Stokes and Adil Rashid among rare positives
12/11/23 10:46LAWRENCE BOOTH: England mounted a shambolic Cricket World Cup title defence in India, losing six and winning just three of their nine matches.
Rob Key blames himself for England's disastrous World Cup campaign - insisting head coach Matthew Mott and captain Jos Buttler 'deserve the opportunity to put things right'
12/11/23 09:00LAWRENCE BOOTH IN KOLKATA: The 93-run win over Pakistan in Kolkata on Saturday was only their third in nine group games, leaving them on an early flight home having not reached the semi-finals.
Leicester 25-29 Harlequins: Tigers too tame as they fail to get back on track despite welcoming back their World Cup stars... with the visitors moving top after bonus-point triumph
11/11/23 21:18ALEX BYWATER AT MATTIOLO WOODS WELFORD ROAD: This was the day Leicester were supposed to get back on track. It didn't happen.
England face Pakistan in end of era game on Saturday after WORST Cricket World Cup performance ever... as Dawid Malan admits wholesale selection changes can help 'give experience' to the next generation
10/11/23 17:21LAWRENCE BOOTH: with two wins out of eight constituting England's worst ever performance at a World Cup, the match looks like the end of an era that began with Eoin Morgan's 2015 revolution.
EXCLUSIVE: Tom Curry's 'white ****' slur claim rocked the Rugby World Cup. Speaking out for the first time, he stands by his accusation but wants to move on: 'I heard what I heard. There's no misunderstanding on my part at all'
10/11/23 17:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: The wound on the bridge of Tom Curry's nose has just about healed up. The same goes for the six stitches above his left eye.
Burnley grant Lyle Foster an extended leave of absence with the Clarets top scorer visiting specialists to look after his mental health
09/11/23 16:20The 23-year-old, who is the club's top scorer this season, has missed their last three Premier League games and is visiting specialists to overcome his illness.
Wayne Barnes insists 'vile' social media abuse is getting WORSE in sport - as the recently-retired referee opens up on the 'hateful' messages and death threats he and his family have received since the Rugby World Cup final
08/11/23 12:41ALEX BYWATER: Wayne Barnes has described the social media abuse aimed at him and his family as 'vile' and said the problem is getting worse in sport after confirming his retirement from rugby.
Glenn Maxwell explains why his all-time great double ton at the Cricket World Cup almost didn't happen
08/11/23 08:30Maxwell's Miracle in Mumbai against Afghanistan has widely been lauded as the finest ODI innings of all-time after he smashed 201 from 128 balls to help Australia chase down 291.
Is Glenn Maxwell's 201 not out REALLY the greatest one-day innings ever? Here's how it stacks up against the world's best knocks
08/11/23 03:22Glenn Maxwell's double century at the World Cup against Afghanistan has been labelled in some quarters the greatest ODI innings in the history of cricket. But is it really the best ever?
South Africa star Bongi Mbonambi denies racial slur at Tom Curry at World Cup... as hooker claims he was speaking in Afrikaans and slams England for being 'unprofessional'
07/11/23 18:50South Africa World Cup winner Bongi Mbonambi has denied racially abusing Tom Curry, hitting out at England and the flanker in the process by describing them as 'unprofessional'.
Leicester's World Cup winner Jasper Wiese in advanced talks to join Stade Francais as French rugby continues raid on Gallagher Premiership
07/11/23 13:23England head coach Steve Borthwick has already seen internationals Jack Willis, Jack Nowell, Sam Simmonds, Henry Arundell, David Ribbans and Joe Marchant move to the TOP14.
The England players' union calls for action from the sport's authorities in response to the climate crisis, amid soaring temperatures and poor air quality endangering safety at the World Cup in India
07/11/23 10:09LAWRENCE BOOTH IN PUNE: But it has received fresh impetus at a World Cup where high temperatures and poor air quality have been a regular feature.
EXCLUSIVE: Three years on from delivering food for Uber Eats, Netherlands star Paul van Meekeren on playing 'Total Cricket' at the World Cup, how he is plotting England's downfall and why the Dutch need more opportunities
07/11/23 08:45EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY AADAM PATEL: Van Meekeren is part of a Dutch team who are the only side other than Indian to beat South Africa at the 2023 World Cup.
Virat Kohli equals Sachin Tendulkar record with 49th ODI century as India thrash South Africa to secure top spot in the table at World Cup
05/11/23 16:41Virat Kohli drew level with Sachin Tendulkar on 49 one-day international hundreds as India thrashed nearest rivals South Africa by 243 runs to make it eight wins out of eight at the World Cup.
Rassie Erasmus will return as South Africa's head coach 'for the foreseeable future'... with Jacques Nienaber heading for Leinster after the Springboks' World Cup glory in France
05/11/23 13:07Jacques Nienaber (left) guided the Springboks to a second successive World Cup last month but had announced in April that he would be taking a new role at Irish side Leinster after the tournament in France.
Jos Buttler admits England's cricketers 'feel like they have let people down' following their shambolic World Cup exit, claiming his own form has cost the defending champions
05/11/23 10:36Having now slumped their sixth loss in seven games following Saturday's 33-run defeat by Australia , the defending champions hopes of qualifying for the knock-out stages of the have been extinguished.
Saracens 32-17 Leicester: Maro Itoje overcomes World Cup frustrations to inspire Sarries to a bonus win
04/11/23 22:48The lock, along with six team mates on Saturday, was part of England's 23 in the heart-breaking semi-final defeat against South Africa two weeks ago.
South Africa power-hitter Heinrich Klaasen admits he was 'shocked' by England's tactics in their record-breaking defeat to the Proteas, as he insists his team are in a 'fantastic position' to win their first World Cup
04/11/23 10:09EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY AADAM PATEL: As one of the most destructive batters in the world on current form, Klaasen's reputation here is built on his six-hitting ability.
South Africa reignites 'white ****' England slur row as Cape Town mayor gifts Bongi Mbonambi 'Wenkant' - or 'winning side' jersey amidst raucous Rugby World Cup celebrations
03/11/23 16:42Several Springboks fans suggested Curry had misinterpreted Mbonambi saying 'white side' in Afrikaans, and World Rugby concluded that their was insufficient evidence to take any action.
EXCLUSIVE: Ex-referee Nigel Owens hits out at 'disgraceful' online abuse following Wayne Barnes's decision to RETIRE just days after receiving death threats for his performance in the Rugby World Cup final
02/11/23 22:30ALEX BYWATER: Top English official Barnes on Thursday brought the curtain down on his remarkable career less than a week after receiving death threats following the World Cup final.
English referee Wayne Barnes announces his retirement just days after overseeing his first ever Rugby World Cup final... but his decision had nothing to do with 'death threats' received after handing record red card to All Blacks captain Sam Cane
02/11/23 14:49Barnes was the man in the middle for South Africa's win over New Zealand in Paris, but he was subject to horrendous online abuse after he sent off All Blacks captain Sam Cane.
Thousands of South African fans take to the streets of Pretoria to welcome home their rugby heroes after the Springboks claimed a record-breaking fourth World Cup in France
02/11/23 09:53The Springboks edged past New Zealand 12-11 in Saturday's final in Paris after also beating France and England by a single point in their quarter-final and semi-final respectively.
South Africa thrash New Zealand by 190 runs as Rassie van der Dussen and Quinton de Kock hit centuries, before Keshav Maharaj and Marco Jansen tear through Black Caps' batting line-up
01/11/23 16:30AADAM PATEL IN PUNE: And then he let his bat do the talking in front of a packed house, smashing 133 off 118 deliveries after New Zealand's Tom Latham had elected to field.
Jonny May admits he is grateful he can retire from England 'on his own terms' after initial Rugby World Cup snub before his late call-up - as winger reflects on his 'special and amazing' career which saw 36 tries in 78 Tests
01/11/23 14:28The 33-year-old scored 36 tries in his 78 international appearances, and was able to go out with a bang as part of the Red Roses' World Cup side - despite initially missing out.
Joe Marler had a 'great World Cup' and 'changed my view on him', claims Sir Clive Woodward... as he meets up with Mail Sport's Croqued Monsieurs in the final episode of their alternative diary
01/11/23 12:55Steve Borthwick 's side secured a creditable third place finish at the tournament in France after being written off by many in the build-up, with Marler playing in the third World Cup of his career.
Eddie Jones claims 'unemotional' Owen Farrell doesn't get the praise he deserves because of his personality... as former Wallabies coach praises England captain as a rugby 'colossus'
01/11/23 12:00Eddie Jones believes England captain Owen Farrell is a 'colossus' in world rugby and his status within the game is underappreciated because of his personality.
Aussie cricket legend Geoff Lawson reveals he was so poor he couldn't get a home loan when he was at the peak of his career - as today's stars snap up multi-million-dollar mansions
01/11/23 01:06The former Test fast bowler has outlined the privileged lives modern players enjoy - before revealing he was rejected for a home loan despite starring against England in the 1982-83 Ashes series.
IAN HERBERT: My heart sinks at state-school cricket dying... not England's World Cup farce
31/10/23 18:00IAN HERBERT: Precisely how England has managed to crash so spectacularly in defence of the World Cup is bewildering, but there are clues.
South Africa's cricketers have been inspired by the Springboks, says Rassie van der Dussen, as he calls on his team-mates to emulate their rugby counterparts and win the Cricket World Cup
31/10/23 15:57AADAM PATEL IN PUNE: South Africa 's Rassie van der Dussen admitted that the Proteas are inspired by the Springboks Rugby World Cup success in France.
BREAKING NEWS: England star Jonny May announces his retirement from Test rugby at the age of 33 - just 10 days after World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa
31/10/23 12:40The 33-year-old Gloucester player made his debut against Argentina in 2013 and scored 36 tries in 78 international appearances.
Warren Gatland reveals he is stepping away from the British and Irish Lions and insists Andy Farrell would have his backing to coach the squad for the 2025 tour of Australia
31/10/23 12:00The Wales head coach has led the Lions out in their last three tours in Australia (2013), New Zealand (2017) and South Africa (2021) - with one win, one draw and a loss to his name.
Infamous pitch-invading prankster 'Jarvo 69' gatecrashes South Africa's Rugby World Cup final celebrations and claims the players 'were more interested in seeing me' as they held the trophy aloft
31/10/23 09:31He was seen alongside with Faf de Clerk, Cheslin Kolbe, Bongi Mbonambi, and Franco Mostert.. He enjoyed the match from a VIP box after reportedly following Novak Djokovic into the Stade de France.
The surprising reason Roger Federer was seen celebrating South Africa's World Cup win over New Zealand as he joined Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth for a picture with the Web Ellis Cup
30/10/23 13:10Roger Federer celebrated South Africa's World Cup win with captain Siya Kolisi and legend Eben Etzebeth.
'The Cup is in our kant!': Now South Africa's GOVERNMENT aim a dig at England and Tom Curry over the Rugby World Cup 'white ****' slur row
30/10/23 07:48The South African Government appeared to take a dig at Tom Curry by declaring the Rugby World 'is in South Africa's kant' after the Springboks beat the All Blacks in Paris.
How England can build on their unexpected World Cup success: Thrill the fans, nurture the kids and copy the French revolution!
29/10/23 22:31CHRIS FOY IN PARIS: Despite an honourable third-place finish at the World Cup in France, the RFU are aware that there is a huge amount of work to do at all levels of the English game.
All hail the mighty KING KOLISI! Power and passion fuel inspiring Springbok captain - who could one day be president - as he pays tribute to his country and head coach
29/10/23 22:31CHRIS FOY IN PARIS: After he had finished putting the magnitude of his team's feat into words, it all made sense. All the numbers were powerful enough, but they didn't paint the full picture.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The best team won, but Sam Cane should NOT have seen red. Rugby has got itself into a mess with head contact decisions, and the players are the real losers
29/10/23 22:31SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: My first thought when I woke up on Sunday morning after the World Cup final the night before was for New Zealand captain Sam Cane and how he would be feeling.
CHRIS FOY'S RUGBY WORLD CUP HIGHLIGHTS: Portugal's progress gets Cristiano Ronaldo's seal of approval, Antoine Dupont's injury grips a nation, Fiji steal hearts and was France vs South Africa the greatest Test EVER?
29/10/23 12:02CHRIS FOY: The tournament in France threw up many highlights, no shortage of controversy and some astonishing stories which resonated around the globe.
Sam Cane says Rugby World Cup final red card is something he will 'have to live with forever' following New Zealand's narrow defeat to South Africa... after the All Blacks captain was sent off in the first half
29/10/23 09:03The All Blacks captain was set to the bunker for his high tackle on Jessie Kriel 29 minutes in and that yellow card was upgraded to a red after 34 minutes .
Springboks reign once more! South Africa retain their World Cup crown after nerve-shredding 12-11 win over New Zealand in Paris - their third consecutive victory by just ONE point... as they become first side to lift trophy for a fourth time
28/10/23 21:21NIK SIMON AT THE STADE DE FRANCE: It was maximum intensity. The rain poured and at times it felt like a rugby apocalypse of eviscerating physicality.
Novak Djokovic and Rita Ora among celebrities spotted at Rugby World Cup final as Mika performs in France, for New Zealand v South Africa clash
28/10/23 20:03Rita Ora and tennis star Novak Djokovic have been spotted at the Rugby World Cup final. Singer Mika provided the pre-match entertainment at the Stade de France.
All Blacks captain Sam Cane receives the first-ever RED CARD at a Rugby World Cup final... as English whistler Wayne Barnes creates history in Paris after decision was sent to the bunker for review
28/10/23 19:51Referee Wayne Barnes dismissed the player but Cane had to wait for the final verdict as the incident was reviewed by the bunker review officer.
Bongi Mbonambi LIMPS OFF in the World Cup final within four minutes - just days after the South African hooker was cleared to play having being at the centre of a race storm
28/10/23 19:48The Springbok hooker was subsequently cleared to play in the final after a World Rugby investigation into the incident concluded that there was insufficient evidence to take action.
New Zealand 11-12 South Africa - Rugby World Cup final LIVE: Springboks RETAIN their crown after nerve-shredding finish in Paris... as they become first side to lift trophy for a fourth time
28/10/23 17:52Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest team news, scores and updates as favourites New Zealand and South Africa face-off in the Rugby World Cup final hoping to win their fourth title.
LAWRENCE BOOTH: With semi-final qualification near-impossible, England should be brave and blood future talents against champions-elect India
28/10/23 17:00LAWRENCE BOOTH IN LUCKNOW: With semi-final qualifiction dependent on a fantastical sequence of results, the braver call would be to blood the 20-somethings.
Will Kurt-Lee Arendse be Springboks' hero in the Rugby World Cup final tonight? The winger scoring a try and South Africa beating New Zealand is boosted to 9/2 by Sky Bet
28/10/23 12:44SponsoredAfter seeing off hosts France in the quarter-finals and squeezing past England last weekend, the Springboks are set to take on New Zealand in Saturday's final.
New Zealand's Will Jordan is 15/2 to score the first try in today's Rugby World Cup final as he aims to create history, while fellow winger Cheslin Kolbe is 2/1 to cross the whitewash anytime for South Africa in Paris
28/10/23 11:46SponsoredThe All Blacks have improved as the tournament has progressed, and winger Will Jordan has been a standout performer, scoring eight tries.
An early childhood teacher, a farm manager and an accountant turned influencer... meet the All Blacks wives and partners cheering on their side as New Zealand and South Africa battle for the Rugby World Cup
28/10/23 07:53The All-Blacks' enthralling and flamboyant attacking game will collide with the resolute, stalwart defensive prowess of the reigning champions in what promises to be a fantastic culture clash.
Rugby World Cup final: Everything you need to know as Springboks prepare to tackle All Blacks at Stade de France
28/10/23 01:19South African assistant coach Mzwandile Stick believes the chance for his nation to win a historic fourth World Cup will spur on his team to victory against New Zealand in the final.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: All Blacks legend Sonny Bill Williams on hanging out with David Beckham, World Cup memories and split loyalities ahead of the Rugby World Cup final versus South Africa
27/10/23 23:15NIK SIMON IN PARIS: Before the conversation turns to the match itself, Williams talks through life since he stopped playing in 2019, after the World Cup in Japan.
For as long as I can remember the RFU has been far too cozy, it needs shaking up if England are to win another Rugby World Cup... it's left field, but they must hire South Africa's genius coach Rassie Erasmus
27/10/23 21:31SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I've long called for English rugby to employ someone of stature, gravitas and quality. Rassie Erasmus, Ian Foster and Joe Schmidt, there are fascinating contenders.
CHRIS FOY: Ian Foster's All Blacks are smelling redemption after many turned against them... Now the New Zealand coach has the chance to win the battle of wits with South Africa ringmaster Rassie Erasmus
27/10/23 21:30CHRIS FOY IN PARIS: To the north of the French capital, a low-key location has provided no respite for South Africa, who have soaked up all the attention while their great rivals have been lying low.
England 26-23 Argentina: Steve Borthwick's side CLING ON to win in Paris to secure third place at Rugby World Cup after Theo Dan's chargedown try saw them re-take the lead in frantic second half
27/10/23 21:02CHRIS FOY IN PARIS: They would have taken this after the defeat vs Fiji at Twickenham at the end of August, when the prospects of a position in the global pecking order seemed fanciful.
American artist DJ Khaled catches the rugby bug and issues a passionate message of support ahead of World Cup final... as he tells South Africa and New Zealand to 'embrace the energy' and 'write their legacies'
26/10/23 23:23He is represented by renowned agency Roc Nation who also hold South Africa's Siya Kolisi and Cheslin Kolbe along with New Zealand's Ardie Savea among their client base.
Argentina should prepare for an England WHIRLWIND in their Rugby World Cup bronze match - Steve Borthwick's side are motivated by semi-final heartbreak, retiring legends and fired-up rookies
26/10/23 21:30CHRIS FOY IN PARIS: Rarely has any team in the history of Rugby World Cups carried so much multi-dimensional motivation into one of these matches.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England are on the cusp of a new era and should aim to be the No 1 team heading into the next World Cup... here's my XV for 2027
26/10/23 21:30SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I've picked my team for the 2027 World Cup and excitingly of the 15 players I've selected, eight of them are involved against Argentina.
Bongi Mbonambi 'had mostly white friends' at private school pool parties and 'colour meant nothing to him', his mum says, but now South Africa's hooker is at the centre of Tom Curry 'white ****' racism storm
26/10/23 21:00Mbonambi has made a major contribution to the Springboks run to the final, but comments he allegedly made on the field last weekend have made headlines for the wrong reasons.
NASSER HUSSAIN: England's lack of 50-over cricket is not to blame for World Cup disappointment... this is on the players and it feels like the end of an era
26/10/23 18:41NASSER HUSSAIN IN BANGALORE: I have not seen this England side play as badly in any back to back matches as they have against South Africa in Mumbai and now here against Sri Lanka.
Tom Curry 'is a VICTIM of a situation who hasn't been able to have his voice heard', insists Steve Borthwick - as he defends England star for 'doing nothing wrong' after South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi is cleared by World Rugby for alleged 'white c***' slur
26/10/23 15:12CHRIS FOY IN PARIS: Steve Borthwick has hit out at World Rugby for concluding their probe into allegations of racist abuse towards Tom Curry but not allowing him to have his say.
Fans slam 'AWFUL' and 'EMBARRASSING' England skittled for 156 runs by Sri Lanka in yet another dismal defeat for Jos Buttler's side
26/10/23 11:09England's cricketers have been slammed on social media by supporters after another abysmal showing with the bat saw them lose by eight wickets to Sri Lanka at the Cricket World Cup.
South African media revel in Bongi Mbonambi getting 'off the hook' and clear to play in the Rugby World Cup final... after investigation into claims he called Tom Curry a 'white ****' twice was closed due to a lack of evidence
26/10/23 10:01South African newspapers have expressed relief after World Rugby closed an investigation into hooker Bongi Mbonambi, clearing him to play in the Rugby World Cup final.
England claim Bongi Mbonambi called Tom Curry a 'white ****' TWICE - last year AND at Rugby World Cup - but South Africa star is cleared over 'insufficient evidence' to prosecute
26/10/23 06:59The RFU have reacted with fury after World Rugby announced that no charges will be made against Bongi Mbonambi for alleged racist abuse aimed at England flanker Tom Curry.
David Warner sparks war of words with teammate Glenn Maxwell after the stars clashed over controversial issue at ODI World Cup: 'It's a horrible, horrible idea'
26/10/23 00:53Glenn Maxwell and David Warner both smashed centuries at the ODI World Cup against the Netherlands - but the pair have butted heads about the lightshow at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Owen Farrell and Steve Borthwick rally around Tom Curry as they hit back at 'the amount of abuse' England star has received after accusing South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi of calling him a 'white c***' during dramatic Rugby World Cup semi-final loss
25/10/23 21:30CHRIS FOY IN PARIS: With emotions running high on both sides, footage emerged of Mbonambi practising lineouts in training, with a coach shouting 'watter kant'.
Moeen Ali challenges England's underperformers to have no regrets against Sri Lanka as they look to salvage World Cup title defence... with the vice-captain set to return to Jos Buttler's side for do-or-die clash
25/10/23 17:00LAWRENCE BOOTH IN BANGALORE: Moeen Ali has warned his team-mates not to go home with any regrets, suggesting they have lacked intent and are taking the whole thing 'too seriously'.
Steve Borthwick insists an ongoing investigation over alleged 'white ****' slur made by South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi is 'not a Tom Curry issue'... as captain Owen Farrell slams abuse directed at the England flanker
25/10/23 15:14England head coach Steve Borthwick and captain Owen Farrell have hit out at abuse directed to Tom Curry after the complaint made by the flanker during their semi-final loss to South Africa.
Ben Youngs confirms his retirement from international rugby, with England's most-capped men's player set to bow out in Friday's Bronze match at the World Cup against Argentina
25/10/23 15:02Youngs, 34, is set to earn his 127th cap when he starts England's Bronze match against Argentina on Friday, and he will be looking to bow out with a final World Cup win.
'Watter kant': South Africa rugby stars speak in Afrikaans and appear to make light of Bongi Mbonambi's 'white ****' England slur row as they warm up for the World Cup final
25/10/23 13:16The England flanker has alleged that Mbonambi called him a 'white c***' during the first half of South Africa's 16-15 Rugby World Cup semi-final win in Paris.
Glenn Maxwell hits fastest World Cup hundred EVER smashing 101 off just 40 BALLS as Australia make history in thumping victory over the Netherlands in Delhi
25/10/23 12:37Amid a mini collapse in Australia mid-order, Maxwell came to the crease and blasted 101 off just 41 balls in a staggering innings that has seen his name etched in the history books.
Bongi Mbonambi is FREE to play in the Rugby World Cup final, despite 'white ****' racial slur investigation hanging over him... with no decision expected until after Saturday's match
25/10/23 12:07The Springboks hooker is expected to feature after Tom Curry accused him of a racial slur during South Africa's 16-15 win over England in the semi-finals.
Tom Curry's club Sale Sharks condemn the 'disgusting abuse' and backlash the flanker's received since alleging South Africa star Bongi Mbonambi called him a 'white ****' in England's World Cup semi-final defeat
25/10/23 11:39The flanker alleged he was called a 'white ****' by Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi in the first half of the match and World Rugby is now investigating the matter.
Tom Curry 'received threats and abuse' after accusing South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi of calling him a 'white c***' during England's brutal Rugby World Cup semi-final loss
24/10/23 20:47After the final whistle in Paris, there was a noticeable altercation between Curry and Mbonambi, who appeared to refuse to shake the England forward's hand.
England to rally around Tom Curry ahead of Rugby World Cup clash against Argentina after flanker accused South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi of calling him a 'white c***' in heartbreaking semi-final defeat
24/10/23 17:29Curry claimed to referee Ben O'Keeffe that he was called a 'white c***' by Mbonambi and, after a complaint made by the Rugby Football Union, footage is being examined for evidence.
England have 'overthought the conditions' at the World Cup in India, says ECB managing director Rob Key as he admits they 'haven't made the best decisions' during awful start
24/10/23 17:01LAWRENCE BOOTH IN BANGALORE: England now need to win all five remaining group matches to stand any chance of reaching the semi-finals, starting with Sri Lanka in Bangalore on Thursday.
REVEALED: How Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes encouraged Jonny Bairstow to 'go out and whack it' as all-action batsman became an integral part of Bazball
24/10/23 16:12In this extract from a new book on Bazball co-written by Mail Sport writer and Wisden Editor Lawrence Booth, the integral role of Jonny Bairstow in Bazball is explained by those who know him best.
REVEALED: World Rugby are looking into a DIFFERENT incident involving Tom Curry and Bongi Mbonambi in investigation into England 'white ****' slur - despite fans claiming South Africa star's innocence was proven
24/10/23 11:15A new clip shared on social media appears to suggest Mbonambi was saying 'wit kant', which translates in Afrikaans to 'white side'.
South Africa fans uncover footage they claim proves Bongi Mbonambi's 'white ****' call is actually him shouting to team-mates in Afrikaans... but it's NOT even the incident World Rugby are investigating
24/10/23 08:58In the 24th minute of last Saturday's match, South African hooker Mbonambi makes a tackle on England flanker Curry along with team-mate Franco Mostert.
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Glamorous Olympic swimmer Luana Alonso breaks her silence amid reports she was kicked out of athletes village over 'inappropriate conduct'
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The wholesome moment the UK cheered Keely Hodgkinson to glory: Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis-Hill roar her on from the studio as loved ones cheer
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Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
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Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
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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
