England hit with fine over Haka response - despite World Rugby promoting it on social mediaOwen Farrell and his team-mates formed a V shape to face the Maori war dance but several players at the tips of the formation strayed beyond the boundaries established under World Rugby regulations. It was approvingly received across the game and, as one of the defining images of the tournament, was heavily promoted on the World Cup's own social media channels, yet World Rugby were compelled to act. "All fines issued at the 2019 World Cup are being donated to World Rugby's official charitable programme, ChildFund Pass It Back, which is transforming the lives of more than 25,000 disadvantaged children in Asia. International Rugby Newsletter"The matter is closed and World Rugby will not make further comment." England face South Africa in Saturday's World Cup final at International Stadium Yokohama.

Source: Irish Independent October 30, 2019 07:52 UTC