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🏉RugbyTomás Albornoz banned for four matches for intimidating referee Angus Gardner
Argentina fly-half Tomás Albornoz has been banned for four matches by World Rugby after admitting he intimidated referee Angus Gardner following the Pumas' Nations Championship defeat to England.
🏉RugbySpringboks v All Blacks referees confirmed: Angus Gardner handed third Test after Albornoz row
World Rugby has confirmed the referees for the four-Test Springboks-All Blacks series: Matthew Carley takes the opener at Ellis Park, while Angus Gardner lands the third Test in Johannesburg weeks after the Albornoz controversy.
🏉RugbyRival Samoa Rugby Football Union launched as Lakapi Samoa board steps aside
A rival Samoa Rugby Football Union has been launched in Apia under former Manu Samoa Matafeo George Latu, backed by 16 sub-unions, as the Lakapi Samoa board steps aside pending a review with World Rugby mediating.
🏉RugbyPhil Vickery pledges to donate his brain for concussion research after probable CTE diagnosis
England's 2003 World Cup winner Phil Vickery has pledged to donate his brain for concussion research after being diagnosed with probable CTE two years ago.
🏉RugbyQuesada Has Suspension Cut to One Game After Referee Criticism
Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada has his ban cut from two games to one over his criticism of referee Luc Ramos; he must make a public apology and will miss the match against Australia.
🏉RugbyEngland and Scotland trade places in World Rugby Men's Rankings
England climb to fifth in the World Rugby Men's Rankings after a 73-8 win over Fiji, overtaking Scotland who lost 42-28 to South Africa.