Argentina down Japan in entertaining affair to book Wales World Cup QF
Mateo Carreras scored a hat-trick of tries as Argentina beat Japan 39-27 in a thriller in Nantes on Sunday to set up a World Cup quarter-final against Wales.
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Asian Games 2023 Comes To An End With Massive Closing Ceremony - See Pics
The curtains were brought down on a memorable Asian Games with the celebration of the athletes' stupendous feats and China's cultural heritage at a colourful and technologically mesmerising closing ceremony on Sunday. A festive atmosphere descended on the 80,000 capacity 'Big Lotus' Stadium in the 75-minute show of light, sound and laser with the athletes of the 45 participating countries bidding farewell after more than two weeks of intense sporting competition. The closing ceremony was a celebration of sports and culture, and it sought to realise a harmonic convergence of 'Culture and Sports'. Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) acting chief Randhir Singh declared the 19th edition of the Asian Games closed in the presence of Chinese premier Li Qiang and other dignitaries.
Brave Blossoms fail to conquer their Everest in Nantes
NANTES, France : Jamie Joseph said he was proud of the effort players had put in during some tough times as his seven-year reign as coach came to a close with a loss to Argentina at the Rugby World Cup on Sunday.
Argentina set up quarter-final against Wales after winning Japan showdown
Argentina set up a World Cup quarter-final against Wales as Mateo Carreras' hat-trick helped them see off Japan 39-27 in their winner-takes-all Pool D clash.
Sunday sport: Final Rugby World Cup group games taking place
Today's early Premier League games kick-off inside the hour at 2pm.
Argentina edge Japan in Nantes thriller to reach last eight
NANTES, France : 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.
Japan v Argentina live score updates as Wales discover Rugby World Cup quarter-final opponents
Japan and Argentina will face off in an "elimination" match today as both sides bid to advance to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals as Pool D runners-up to England (12pm kick-off, live on ITV1 and ITVX). The encounter at Beaujoire Stadium in Nantes will determine who Wales' opponents are for the last-eight clash next Saturday, October 14.
Juan Mata sends message to Scott McTominay after Manchester United heroics
Juan Mata sent a congratulatory message to Scott McTominay following his late heroics for Manchester United against Brentford on Saturday afternoon.