South Africa find second gear to grind life out of Scotland
Scotland suffered a demoralising start to their World Cup campaign as world champions South Africa squeezed the life out of them in Marseille.
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South Africa start Rugby World Cup defence with win over Scotland
The Springboks, featuring 14 of the match-day squad of 23 that beat England in the 2019 final, were made to work hard for the win, with just two Manie Libbok penalties to show for their first-half graft, Finn Russell pulling one back for Scotland.
South Africa overwhelm Scots to get World Cup defence up and running
MARSEILLE, France: South Africa got the defence of their title off to an impressive start on Sunday when a second-half surge allowed them to overpower a toothless Scotland 18-3 to move into a strong position in the World Cup's “group of death”.
TransPennine Express will mothball fleet of new trains and cut services from December
TransPennine Express will mothball a fleet of 13 almost new trains as part of drastic plans to cut services from December and improve its dreadful punctuality record.
Chile makes rousing Rugby World Cup debut as Japan cruises to victory
Chile's debut at the Rugby World Cup went better than anyone expected even though it lost to Japan 42-12 on Sunday.
Sunday sport: Ireland prepare for crucial Euro 2024 qualifier against the Netherlands
Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny is aiming for his best victory yet as he prepares for this evening's crucial Euro 2024 qualifier against the Netherlands.
Rugby World Cup debutant outhalf Jack Crowley delighted to learn from 'true leader' Johnny Sexton
World Cup debutant Jack Crowley believes fellow Ireland fly-half Johnny Sexton showed "the type of man he is" with his seamless return from almost six months on the sidelines.
