5 h. 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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5 h. 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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8 h. 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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9 h. 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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12 h. 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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13 h. 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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32 h. 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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41 h. 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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53 h. ago Presenter Holly Willoughby learns punishment after moped rider injured in collision

Willoughby drove her Mini Cooper without due care near her home in Richmond on August 28, court documents say

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57 h. 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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65 h. ago Wales player cleared after accusations as Eben Etzebeth faces justice today

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world

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3 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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3 d. ago Huge passport change is landing today – can you spot what’s new?

NEW British passports designs are being rolled out today - but can you spot what's changed? The current front cover,  Queen Elizabeth II's Coat of Arms will be replaced by King Charles’ updated version. Alongside the update to the exterior the inside pages have had a makeover too. Natural landscapes from all four UK nations...

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3 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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3 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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3 d. ago Defiant WRU chief drops hint as Eben Etzebeth summoned to face justice

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond

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4 d. ago Lando Norris' dad has enormous net worth bigger than Max Verstappen

Title favourite Lando Norris was born into huge wealth before F1 stardom which led to him to relocating to a tax haven

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5 d. ago South Africa's Eben Etzebeth facing lengthy ban after horrific eye gouge vs Wales

South Africa secured a record win in Wales but their victory was marred by an apparent eye gouge by Eben Etzebeth, who now faces the possibility of a serious ban

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5 d. ago Sickening moment South Africa rugby star GOUGES Wales rival’s eye in worst ever Welsh defeat on home soil

SOUTH AFRICA rugby star Eben Etzebeth was shown a straight red in the closing minutes of his team's 73-0 win over Wales for eye-gouging Alex Mann. The Springboks were cruising to a rampant win over sorry Wales before the sickening incident in the 78th minute. After a fracas towards the end of the game, Etzebeth...

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5 d. ago Wales star confronts Eben Etzebeth after match as eye gouge sickens stadium

Steve Tandy, Rassie Erasmus, Siya Kolisi, Sam Warburton and Dan Biggar have all made their feelings clear on the controversial incident

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