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Rugby greats in shock as they hail ‘legend’ Eddie Butler following his death

Tributes have poured in following the death of Eddie Butler, the iconic broadcaster and former Wales captain.

Evening Standard

King Charles was left stunned by Wales rugby captain's 'deplorable act'

The incident sent shock waves throughout rugby and beyond - but for some reason Wales' legendary skipper was not sent off

Wales Online

Police investigating as Welsh rugby icon Eddie Butler found dead in sleeping bag in Peru

Welsh rugby icon Eddie Butler passed away while on a charity trek in Peru and police and prosecutors have launched an investigation into his death

Daily Mirror

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Welsh rugby boss names the gifted youngster who'll really excite him this season

Joe Hawkins captained Wales under-20s in the summer and there are high hopes he will light up the game at regional level next

Wales Online

‘We were incredibly close’: Brian Moore left devastated by death of Eddie Butler

BBC commentator Butler, a former Wales captain, died on Thursday during a trek in Peru

The Independent UK

We were incredibly close – Brian Moore ‘devastated’ by death of Eddie Butler

Butler died on Thursday during a charity trek in Peru.

The Independent UK

Former Wales captain and legendary rugby commentator Eddie Butler dies aged 65

The 16-cap Wales number eight died in his sleep on a charity trek on the Inca Trail in Peru

Irish Mirror

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Today's rugby news as Nigel Owens rocked by Eddie Butler death and Foley denies time-wasting

The latest rugby stories from Wales and beyond following the sad events of Thursday

Wales Online

Wallabies deny using time-wasting tactics in controversial Bledisloe Cup finish against All Blacks

Bernard Foley says he didn't deliberately "slow down" play in the dying stages of the Wallabies' loss to the All Blacks, citing crowd noise as a reason he could not hear the referee.

ABC News

Jets defender to tackle Aussies in battle for Trans Tasman supremacy

"The Bledisloe Cup is huge for both nations and is something I always get around. It is something that doesn't come around often in football, getting to play Australia."

Newcastle Herald

Wallabies must move past heartbreak: Foley

Bernard Foley, at the centre of a controversial ref call in the Bledisloe Cup loss, says the Wallabies must re-set and target a breakthrough win at Eden Park.

AAP

The obscure penalty rule that denied the Wallabies a Bledisloe Cup Test win over the All Blacks

Australia has been denied a rare win over New Zealand due to a last-minute refereeing decision that has infuriated the rugby community. Here's how it went down.

ABC News

Wallabies shattered after 'disgraceful' refereeing decision in Bledisloe Cup Test loss to All Blacks

The Wallabies are left to reflect on their agonising 39-37 defeat to the All Blacks in Melbourne following a controversial finish that had players and commentators stunned.

ABC News

Jonathan Davies pays tribute to 'a charming man and a great friend' following Eddie Butler's death

Davies and Butler formed a formidable duo in the commentary box on the BBC's coverage of Wales internationals

Wales Online

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Wales Online

Eddie Butler was the voice of Welsh rugby and the game will never quite sound the same without him

Butler was an accomplished rugby player, captaining his country before going on to have a distinguished career in journalism

The Independent UK

Former Wales captain and ‘iconic’ voice of rugby Eddie Butler dies aged 65

The 16-cap Wales number eight died in his sleep on a charity trek on the Inca Trail in Peru.

AAP

Foley 'bewildered' by ref's Bledisloe call

Lauding Bernard Foley's Test return, coach Dave Rennie said the veteran playmaker was shocked by a costly referee call and felt he'd let the Wallabies down.

AAP

Foster hails All Blacks' Bledisloe resolve

All Blacks coach Ian Foster says there's swings and roundabouts in refereeing calls, feeling his team was also hard done to during their Bledisloe Cup win.

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Wales Online

Brian Moore devastated by Eddie Butler death as he says moving goodbye

Moore has led the tributes to the Wales rugby great and iconic commentator after his sudden death

The Independent UK

Eddie Butler: Former Wales captain and BBC commentator dies aged 65

Butler died peacefully in his sleep while taking part in a charity trek to Machu Picchu

Irish Mirror

Brian O'Driscoll pokes fun at former All-Black Tana Umaga 17 years on from infamous spear tackle

The Irish rugby legend made the joke as he congratulated Umaga on success in Jiu-Jitsu

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as seething Australia contact World Rugby over 'disgraceful' decision amid calls for ref to be sanctioned

Australia lost a rip-roaring Test match against New Zealand in controversial circumstances on Thursday morning

The Guardian - UK

Harsh refereeing costs Wallabies win and masks All Blacks’ weaknesses

Late Bledisloe Cup call has set a major precedent and New Zealand again looked fallible 13 months before the World Cup

Irish Mirror

Late Jordie Barrett try secures controversial All Blacks win over Australia

Barrett's injury time try in strange circumstances secured the win for New Zealand

Wales Online

The exciting new partnership Welsh team will unleash on rivals which could give Wayne Pivac World Cup food for thought

Australia made two opensides famous with David Pocock and Michael Hooper, but Welsh rugby has its own exciting back-row combination this season

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