Fiji reach Rugby World Cup quarter-finals despite historic first win for Portugal
The Pacific Islanders needed a point to progress and knock two-time champions Australia out in the group phase for the first time in World Cup history.
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Fiji advance despite loss to Portugal, Australia out
TOULOUSE, France : Fiji sneaked into the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals despite a 24-23 defeat by Portugal, who claimed their first ever win in the tournament, as Australia were eliminated on Sunday.
Rugby World Cup 2023: Guide to the quarter-final fixtures
After a full month of action that kicked off on September 8 with France's dazzling defeat of New Zealand, the first phase of the Rugby World Cup drew to a close on Sunday in Toulouse, where Fiji set up a knockout clash with England despite slumping to a historic defeat against Portugal.
Upset! Portugal rock Fiji to make World Cup history as Wallabies knocked out
Fiji went down to a shock 24-23 defeat by Portugal in Toulouse on Sunday but still qualified for a World Cup quarter-final with England and ensured the elimination of Australia.
Argentina down Japan in Nantes thriller to reach last eight
A clinical hat-trick from winger Mateo Carreras helped hoist Argentina into the World Cup quarter-finals with a 39-27 victory over Japan in a winner-takes-all Pool D shootout at Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday.
Messi and Miami eliminated from MLS playoff contention
MIAMI, Florida: Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were eliminated from contention for Major League Soccer’s playoffs after a 1-0 defeat at home to FC Cincinnati on Saturday.
Wales call up scrumhalf Hardy to replace injured Faletau
Wales have called up scrumhalf Kieran Hardy as a medical replacement for number eight Taulupe Faletau at the Rugby World Cup, with coach Warren Gatland worried about the workload of his two number nines in the squad.
Pumas take heart from solving Japan riddle to reach last eight
NANTES, France : Steadily improving from their England debacle, Argentina overcame the surprise tactics of feisty Japan to book their place in the last eight of the Rugby World Cup on Sunday, coach Michael Cheika said.