Johnny Sexton breaks record as Ireland hammer Tonga
Johnny Sexton became Ireland's top points scorer as Andy Farrell’s side secured a bonus-point World Cup win over Tonga in Nantes.
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Sexton becomes Ireland's all-time leading points scorer
NANTES, France : Johnny Sexton crossed for a try to become Ireland's all-time leading points scorer in the first half of the Six Nations champions' World Cup Pool B clash against Tonga on Saturday.
Pride, and a few moans, from Portugal after Wales defeat
NICE, France : Portugal might have gone down as expected in their first match at the Rugby World Cup, losing 28-8 to Wales on Saturday, but emerged with their heads held high.
Gatland lauds improvement of second-tier teams
NICE, France : Coach Warren Gatland was given a scare but was relieved to get an early birthday present after Wales scored a late try to earn a bonus-point 28-8 World Cup victory over Portugal on Saturday.
Inter Milan Dish Out Derby Destruction To Claim Serie A Summit
Inter Milan laid down an early title marker on Saturday by handing out a 5-1 derby hammering to AC Milan and going it alone at the Serie A summit. Four wins from their opening four matches have Inter leading the pack with a perfect 12 points, two ahead of their other fierce rivals Juventus who earlier beat Lazio 3-1. Milan are third, a further point back after being taught a humiliating lesson by their local rivals. Spurred on by the majority of a heaving and raucous San Siro crowd, Inter claimed their fifth straight derby win in all competitions thanks to a Henrikh Mkhitaryan brace, Marcus Thuram's rocket and two late strikes from Hakan Calhanoglu and Davide Frattesi.
Samoa happy to be off and running after Chile test
BORDEAUX, France : Samoa coach Seilala Mapusua said Saturday's arm-wrestle with Chile was the perfect way for the Pacific islanders to finally get their World Cup campaign underway.
Wales beat brave Portugal 28-8 in compelling World Cup clash
NICE, France : Wales withstood a superb display of endeavour from Portugal to claim an entertaining 28-8 victory in their World Cup Pool C clash on Saturday, as Taulupe Faletau's try with the last play of the game earned a vital bonus point.
Inter dish out derby destruction to claim Serie A summit
MILAN: Inter Milan laid down an early title marker on Saturday (Sep 16) by handing out a 5-1 derby hammering to AC Milan and going it alone at the Serie A summit.