2 h. ago Doubt cast on Eben Etzebeth evidence as World Rugby urged to shut down loophole

The South Africa lock has been banned from playing for 12 weeks but his punishment has sparked more debate amongst rugby fans

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68 h. ago Eben Etzebeth lands new role hours after ban as Wales star's dad steps down

The under-fire South African star has landed a temporary coaching role after being hit with a lengthy ban

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3 d. ago 'A total mess!' Nigel Owens steps in with clear Eben Etzebeth verdict

Nigel Owens has delivered his verdict on the incident involving Eben Etzebeth and Alex Mann

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3 d. ago Eben Etzebeth says ‘I had to defend myself' as full evidence in gouging case published

The South African also denied he deliberately made contact with Mann's eye during the incident

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3 d. ago Eben Etzebeth lands huge ban as South Africa talisman learns punishment for eye

Sharks second row won’t miss assignments with Scottish teams

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3 d. ago Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth handed long ban after red card for eye gouge

The South Africa lock was deemed to have made intentional/reckless contact with the eye of Wales flanker Alex Mann

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3 d. ago Lionel Messi drops hint he could MISS the World Cup on the eve of the draw in DC

The Argentina great, who will turn 39 during next summer's tournament, has previously cast doubt over his chances of making it to the World Cup after admitting that 'age is a reality that is there'.

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3 d. ago Eben Etzebeth's club make telling move as Springboks make feelings clear on star

The Eben Etzebeth saga shows no sign of slowing down

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3 d. ago Eben Etzebeth cut by club as decision made on Springboks star

The Sharks have made a call on the Springboks lock, who sparked fury after an incident with Alex Mann

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4 d. ago Eben Etzebeth 'should have punched' Wales star as Springboks gouger speaks out

The South Africa lock is still waiting to learn his fate after putting his thumb in the eye of Alex Mann during his side's win over Wales

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4 d. ago Eben Etzebeth defence case emerges and WRU and Cardiff step in after tragedy

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond

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5 d. ago Shock twist to Eben Etzebeth eye gouge verdict as disciplinary panel fail to agree

The veteran Springbok forward was shown a straight red card against Wales after an ugly clash with Alex Mann

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5 d. ago Chris Eubank Jr shares shocking hospital video in scary health and career update

Chris Eubank Jr has shared a concerning video from his hospital bed and cast doubt over his boxing future after his rematch defeat to long-time rival Conor Benn

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5 d. ago Eben Etzebeth eye gouge: Accusations and ban on day of reckoning

South African giant Eben Etzebeth faces a disciplinary hearing after the gouging incident in the match against Wales

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6 d. ago Wales player cleared after accusations as Eben Etzebeth faces justice today

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6 d. ago Eben Etzebeth to appear at hearing after red card for alleged eye

Mid-range offence could see eight-week banApology after match will be consideredEben Etzebeth is expected to appear at a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday after his red card for alleged eye-gouging in the dominant victory against Wales on Saturday, with the Springboks lock potentially facing a long ban. The verdict is likely to be announced on Wednesday.As South Africa closed in on a record 73-0 victory in Cardiff, Etzebeth clashed with the Welsh back-rower Alex Mann, appearing to make contact with his opponent’s left eye in a fracas involving several players from both sides. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Eben Etzebeth facing months out of rugby as World Rugby directive emerges

The veteran Springbok is expected to spend months on the sidelines after being shown a red card against Wales

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6 d. ago Starmer’s priorities have changed. He needs to be honest about why

The prime minister’s claim that he always wanted to scrap the two-child benefit cap will cast doubt on his attempt to reassure voters – and his own cabinet colleagues – that he and the chancellor told the truth about tax rises, writes political editor David Maddox

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7 d. ago Springboks legend demands investigation as questionable footage used to accuse Wales star

Etzebeth was shown a straight red card for gouging against Wales, but Bryan Habana and Springboks fans have pointed the finger of blame elsewhere

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7 d. ago Defiant WRU chief drops hint as Eben Etzebeth summoned to face justice

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