Referee Wayne Barnes in 2019
England's Wayne Barnes to referee Rugby World Cup final
England's Wayne Barnes is appointed as the referee for Saturday's Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and South Africa.
Oct 24, 11:47
 Dylan Hartley during an England training session on November 23, 2018
On This Day: Suspended Dylan Hartley ruled out of Lions tour
Dylan Hartley missed the 2013 British and Irish Lions tour through suspension after being sent off in the Premiership final.
May 25, 07:22
 Peter O'Mahony pictured in March 2019
Ireland's Peter O'Mahony banned for three matches after Wales red card
The 31-year-old was dismissed in the 14th minute of Sunday's 21-16 loss in Cardiff.
Feb 9, 20:50
 Leicester Tigers' Ben Youngs scores against Northampton on September 13, 2020
Zack Henry kicks 20 points as Leicester beat Northampton in derby
The fly-half scored 20 points in his side's 28-24 win at Welford Road.
Sep 13, 15:30
 Jacob Umaga converts a try for Wasps in their Premiership clash with Bath on August 31, 2020
Wasps claim remarkable victory over playoff rivals Wasps
Wasps defy the odds to win in the west country.
Aug 31, 17:07
 South Africa's Faf de Klerk scores their second try against Japan on October 20, 2019
South African strength sends valiant hosts Japan out of World Cup
The Brave Blossoms are out of the tournament.
Oct 20, 12:39
 Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt pictured on September 20, 2019
Joe Schmidt puts pressure on referee ahead of Japan clash
Australian referee Angus Gardner will be the man in charge when the Irish meet the World Cup hosts.
Sep 27, 06:19
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Australia set up final showdown with New Zealand by battling past Argentina
Australia reach their fourth Rugby World Cup final, where they will face New Zealand, with a battling 29-15 victory over Argentina at Twickenham.
Oct 25, 17:53
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Australia coach Michael Cheika: 'Craig Joubert treated unfairly by World Rugby'
Australia coach Michael Cheika believes that Craig Joubert has been unfairly singled out by World Rugby for making a wrong call in Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
Oct 20, 09:11
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South Africa strike late to down Wales and book place in semi-finals
South Africa score a try with just five minutes remaining to book their spot in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals at the expense of Wales.
Oct 17, 16:54
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Live Commentary: South Africa 46-6 Samoa - as it happened
Recap Sports Mole's live coverage of the physical Pool B match between South Africa and Samoa as a JP Pietersen hat-trick helped the Africans see off the Pacific Islanders.
Sep 26, 15:29
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Dylan Hartley banned for three weeks
Northampton Saints hooker Dylan Hartley is handed a three-week ban for elbowing Leicester Tigers centre Matt Smith, meaning that he will be eligible for the Six Nations.
Dec 23, 19:58
 Northampton Saints player Dylan Hartley taken January 19, 2013
Dylan Hartley handed 11-week ban
Dylan Hartley will miss the British and Irish Lions tour after receiving an 11-week ban for abusing a match official.
May 26, 13:31
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Sale Sharks director Steve Diamond banned for 18 weeks
Sale Sharks executive director Steve Diamond is fined £4,000 and will serve an 18-week touchline ban after pleading guilty to verbally abusing match officials.
Feb 16, 09:12
 Bradley Davies
Bradley Davies banned for Six Nations
Wales forward Bradley Davies is handed a seven-week suspension and will miss his country's Six Nations campaign.
Feb 8, 14:18
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Steve Diamond charged by RFU
Sale Sharks' director of sport Steve Diamond is charged with verbally abusing match officials.
Jan 12, 13:05
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