Ireland report clean bill of health after bruising South Africa showdown
Ireland emerged from a blockbuster win over South Africa with a clean bill of health but wary there are “big tests on the horizon” at the Rugby World Cup.
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Snyman admits Springboks shocked by Irish breakdown prowess
Munster lock RG Snyman was left to rue South Africa's missed chances as the world champions fell to defeat to Ireland on Saturday night.
Scots overcome Tonga hurdle but Ritchie to miss Romania
But Townsend railed against the television match official and bunker review system after Afusipa Taumoepeau was only yellow carded for a head-high tackle on captain Jamie Ritchie.
Manchester United 'ready to make bid' for £50m Brentford star and more transfer rumours
Manchester United are among three Premier League teams weighing up a bid for Brentford's Aaron Hickey, according to reports.
Townsend unhappy with officials after captain Ritchie sidelined
NICE, France : Scotland coach Gregor Townsend was left bemused by the bunker review system for the second World Cup game in a row as he confirmed captain Jamie Ritchie faces a minimum of 12 days on the sidelines following the 45-17 win over Tonga on Sunday.
Scotland romp to vital bonus-point victory over Tonga
Scotland romped to the bonus-point victory they required over Tonga at Stade de Nice to kick-start their World Cup campaign and keep alive their hopes of qualification for the knockout phase.
Tongan tackling ruffles Scots, and officials
NICE, France: Tonga showed the best and worst of their uber-physical approach on Sunday (Sep 24) when they rattled Scotland with some fearsome tackling but also missed 45 attempts and suffered a red and a yellow card during their 45-17 World Cup defeat.
Officiating at Rugby World Cup 'not good enough' - Townsend
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend said the standard of officiating at the World Cup needs to improve after being left perplexed by the decision not to issue a red card to Tonga's Afusipa Taumoepeau for a high tackle that forced his captain Jamie Ritchie off and ruled him out of the next match against Romania.