BREAKING: World Rugby CLEARS Bongi Mbonambi

World Rugby has undertaken a review of allegations made by England’s Tom Curry in relation to the use of discriminatory language by Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi.

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Any allegation of discrimination is taken extremely seriously by World Rugby, warranting a thorough investigation.

Having considered all the available evidence, including match footage, audio and evidence from both teams, the governing body has determined that there is insufficient evidence at this time to proceed with charges.

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Therefore, the matter is deemed closed unless additional evidence comes to light.

It is important to note that World Rugby accepts that Tom Curry made the allegations in good faith, and that there is no suggestion that the allegation was deliberately false or malicious.

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World Rugby is also concerned by the social media abuse that both players have been subjected to this week.

There is no place in rugby or society for discrimination, abuse or hate speech, and World Rugby urges fans to embrace the sport’s values of respect, integrity and solidarity.

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