3 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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14 h. ago Man accused of harassing Sir Ed Davey and his wife is cleared after showing up at their family home twice

Inigo Rowland, 58, was today found not guilty of harassing Lady Emily Davey without violence between June 1 and October 6 this year, at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court.

Society

16 h. 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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19 h. 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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23 h. 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

Events

27 h. 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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46 h. ago Player sent off and opponent in agony after flying headbutt in top rugby match

The incident happened on the stroke of half-time in the Top 14 match

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63 h. 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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63 h. 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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64 h. 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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64 h. ago Wales player ratings as lambs to the slaughter wilt on darkest day

The marks for each and every Wales player in the humiliating 73-0 defeat against the Springboks that was the nation's worst ever home result

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65 h. ago South Africa inflict record home defeat on Wales but ugly Eben Etzebeth eye gouge mars win

Wales 0-73 South Africa: The Springboks lock was sent off after forcing a thumb towards the eye of Alex Mann at the end of a one-sided victory in Cardiff

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65 h. ago Etzebeth red card mars South Africa demolition job as Wales slump to record home defeat

Wales 0-73 South AfricaSpringboks score 11 tries but Etzebeth sent off for eye gougeEvery bit as dispiriting as expected. Worse, was it pointless? Well, it certainly had more points to it than Wales would have liked. But, worse again, was it actively alienating? A record defeat, the first time since 1967 Wales have failed to score a point here, 11 tries conceded.South Africa continue to demonstrate their superiority over every other nation. People are starting to compare them to the best sides we have ever seen. And they remain as brutal as ever, mostly legitimately, sometimes less so. They received their third red card of the autumn, their third to a second row, but there was no arguing with this one. Eben Etzebeth, a full head taller than any of his opponents in the middle of a fracas two minutes from time, jabbed his thumb into the eye of Alex Mann. The least contentious red card of the autumn. Continue reading...

Society

65 h. ago Springboks lock Eben Etzebeth facing long ban after red card for eye gouge mars record win over Wales

The veteran second row was shown a straight red card after his thumb made contact with the eye of Alex Mann

Politics

65 h. ago Fantastic Cardiff City player ratings as star man finds another level and defender superb

Here's how the Bluebirds rated in the League One clash with Mansfield Town

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6 d. ago Swansea City player ratings as midfielder stands out again but others fall short in Derby defeat

Here's how the players rated in the defeat to Derby County on Tuesday night

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9 d. ago Wales player ratings as winger immense and exciting new partnership emerges

The Wales players have been marked out of 10 after an encouraging display despite defeat against New Zealand

Sport

1 week ago David Carrick victims sue Met Police for string of failures that left monster free

'Line of Duty' anti-corruption detectives cleared Carrick to continue working as a gun carrying officer when accused of rape after failing to check his shocking history

Events

1 week ago Craig Bellamy rubbishes 'nonsense' talk around Swansea City star

The Wales head coach stood up for his player after his excellent display in the demolition of North Macedonia at Cardiff City Stadium

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1 week ago The stunning Wales player ratings as one man is just pure perfection

Here's how the Wales players rated in the 7-1 demolition of North Macedonia

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