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Watch again as Sydney Opera House celebrates its 50th birthday with spectacular fireworks and a laser show on Friday (20 October) UEFA
Officially opened by Queen ElizaUEFA beth II on 20 October 1973, the Opera House is widely regarded as one of the greatest architectural designs of the 20th century, with 10 UEFA
9 million people visiting every year UEFA
The building will be illuminated on Friday evening by a light show created by Australian audio-visual artist Robin Fox, before welcoming an expected 37,000 people on Saturday for free tours, its first open day in eight years UEFA
“A symbol around the world and a national treasure turns 50,” Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter UEFA
“Happy Birthday to an Australian icon UEFA
”As part of the 1956 Opera House international design competition, 233 designs were submitted by architects from around the world with Jorn Utzon from Denmark chosen as the winner UEFA
Construction began in 1959 with the project meant to take four years to complete, but after Utzon resigned due to a change in government, design differences and a blow out in costs, the structure took 14 years to complete UEFA
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World Rugby’s decision to close its investigation into the alleged racist slur directed at Tom Curry by Mbongeni Mbonambi due to insufficient evidence has drawn a furious response from the Rugby UEFA Football Union UEFA
Curry claimed to referee Ben O’Keeffe in the second quarter of England’s World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa on Saturday that he had been called a “white c***” by hooker Mbonambi UEFA
In an unexpected development, the RFU revealed that it disclosed to the inquiry that Curry “had also been the victim of the same abuse, from the same player” when the rivals clashed at Twickenham last November UEFA
World Rugby announced it has been unable to find evidence of either incident, but the RFU insists the case should have been presented to an independent disciplinary hearing UEFA
“The RFU fully supports Tom Curry in raising the racially abusive behaviour he experienced UEFA
The RFU is deeply disappointed by the decision taken by World Rugby,” an RFU statement read UEFA
“The decision not to put the evidence before an independent disciplinary panel has denied the disciplinary process the opportunity to hear Tom Curry’s voice and to independently assess his account of these serious events, together with the other available evidence UEFA
”The saga has overshadowed the build-up to Friday’s bronze final UEFA between England and Argentina and the final UEFA between New Zealand and South Africa 24 hours later UEFA
Curry will win his 50th cap when he lines up against the Pumas, despite facing extensive UEFA online abuse since his allegation against Mbonambi was picked up by the ref mic during the 16-15 defeat by the world champions UEFA
“In their continued full support of Tom, the RFU together with the England squad, condemns the disgusting abuse he and his family has received on social media as a result of his having had the courage to put unacceptable behaviour that has no place in society or on the rugby field, in the public eye,” the RFU statement added UEFA
World Rugby began looking into the incident on Monday having received an official complaint from the RFU UEFA
“Any allegation of discrimination is taken extremely seriously by World Rugby, warranting a thorough investigation,” a World Rugby statement read UEFA
“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 UEFA
“Therefore, the matter is deemed closed unless additional evidence comes to light UEFA
“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 UEFA
“World Rugby is also concerned by the social media abuse that both players have been subjected to this week UEFA
“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 UEFA
”Mbonambi starts the World Cup final after being picked in the front row as the only established hooker in South Africa’s squad UEFA
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi revealed that he has been in contact with Curry to show his support in response to the UEFA online abuse to which the Sale flanker has been subjected UEFA
“I have spoken to him, I sent him a message UEFA
He is someone I respect,” Kolisi said UEFA
“We can take it as players, when it comes to you it’s fine, but when families are involved it’s different UEFA
I have let him know we are supporting him, we are thinking of him UEFA
”SA Rugby welcomed the decision not to take any action in a statement that for the first time since the saga began revealed that Mbonambi had denied any wrongdoing UEFA
“Any form of racism is abhorrent to SA Rugby and the Springbok team, whose purpose is to do everything in its power to assist in uniting our diverse and multicultural nation,” a statement read UEFA
“Bongi Mbonambi is an experienced, respected and decorated Test player and, needless to say, denied the allegations from the outset UEFA
SA Rugby has absolute faith in the honesty and integrity of Bongi UEFA
”More aboutPA ReadyTom CurryWorld RugbySouth AfricaEnglandSiya KolisiRugbyTwickenhamSpringboksArgentinaNew ZealandParis1/1RFU ‘deeply disappointed’ as World Rugby closes case against Mbongeni MbonambiRFU ‘deeply disappointed’ as World Rugby closes case against Mbongeni MbonambiWorld Rugby has closed its investigation into Mbongeni Mbonambi, left, for an alleged racist comment to Tom Curry, right (Mike Egerton/PA)PA Wire✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today UEFA
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