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Argentina's head coach Felipe Contepomi accused Tom Curry of being a 'bully'

England asked to provide view of Curry-Contepomi clash

England must provide their version of events surrounding the tunnel confrontation between Tom Curry and Felipe Contepomi before Six Nations can decide whether to launch an investigation.

Rugby • 24 Nov

Juan Cruz Mallia of Argentina is tackled by Tom Curry of England, which results in an injury for Juan Cruz Mallia during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 rugby international match between England and Argentina at Allianz Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Lon

Contepomi accuses England's Curry of hitting him

Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi accused England flanker Tom Curry of hitting him in the tunnel after England beat his side 27-23, calling him a bully and slamming his "reckless" tackle that took Juan Cruz Mallia out of the game.

Rugby • 23 Nov

Tom Curry

Dynamic back row forward Curry started all three Tests against the Springboks four years ago.

British and Irish Lions • 19 Jun

Tom Curry has played 50 times for England

England flanker Curry to miss Six Nations after hip op

England flanker Tom Curry will miss the entire Six Nations and most likely the rest of the season after Sale revealed he must undergo surgery to repair a hip injury.

Rugby • 21 Nov 23

Insufficient evidence to pursue Curry racism allegation

World Rugby has found insufficient evidence to pursue Tom Curry's allegation that he was racially abused by Mbongeni Mbonambi in England's World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa.

Rugby World Cup • 26 Oct 23

World Rugby are investigating an alleged racial slur against Tom Curry

England backing Curry to keep his focus on bronze medal

England insist Tom Curry is ready for Friday's World Cup bronze final as squad and management rally around the flanker caught in a racism storm.

Rugby • 24 Oct 23

World Rugby has opened an investigation into the alleged racist slur directed at England flanker Tom Curry (centre)

Updated World Rugby investigating alleged racist abuse of Curry

World Rugby has opened an investigation into the alleged racist slur directed at England flanker Tom Curry by South Africa hooker Mbongeni Mbonambi in Saturday's World Cup semi-final.

Rugby • 23 Oct 23

Tom Curry has alleged he was the victim of a racist slur during England's World Cup semi-final defeat

England have until Monday to report alleged racist slur

England have until Monday morning to lodge a complaint after Tom Curry alleged he was the victim of a racist slur in Saturday's 16-15 World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa.

Rugby World Cup • 23 Oct 23

Curry (right) was shown a yellow card which was then upgraded to a red

Curry banned for two games after accepting red card

England flanker Tom Curry will miss their Rugby World Cup Pool D meetings with Japan and Chile, after receiving a two-week ban following his red card against Argentina.

Rugby • 12 Sep 23

Curry was initially shown a yellow before the card was upgraded whilst he was sinbinned

Curry to learn red card suspension fate on Tuesday

England flanker Tom Curry will learn the length of his suspension for his red card in Saturday's World Cup win over Argentina on Tuesday.

Rugby World Cup • 10 Sep 23

England hand surprise start at scrum-half to Mitchell

England have taken a step towards igniting their attack by picking Alex Mitchell at scrum-half for their crucial World Cup opener against Argentina in Marseille on Saturday.

Rugby • 07 Sep 23