Mbonambi was accused of making a racist comment towards England’s Tom Curry Bongi Mbonambi will be allowed to featured in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand after an investigation into allegations that he used discriminatory language in South Africa’s semi final win against England was dropped. The alleged slur took place in the […]

2 years ago

‘I don’t actually want to go into it’ South Africa are preparing for a tilt at what could turn out to be their fourth World Cup title. However, the first block of their week has been taken up with allegations of racism against and English player. Bongi Mbonambi is being investigated by World Rugby but, right now, […]

2 years ago

“I like your cardie, mate!” For all the disruptions they have endured in the past week – Covid, injuries and nearby “bonfires” – England head coach Eddie Jones is in buoyant form. The today’s virtual Six Nations launch, Jones held court on misogi sessions, dirt-biking, chats with ‘funny guy’ Roy Keane and still found time […]

4 years ago

Absolutely magnificent from the England forward, but not enough. Less carries, more tackles, fewer possession and playing most of the opening 40 minutes in their own half. And yet England went into the break leading 10-3. It looked as though England would remain on course for the Grand Slam, but Dan Biggar sprung from the […]

7 years ago