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.
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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.
Wales workmanlike in win over proud Portugal
Wales took another step towards the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, but they were given a fierce examination by minnows Portugal before winning 28-8 at Stade de Nice.
Ex-Wallaby Leali'fano guides Samoa past Chile at Rugby World Cup
Former Australia fly-half Christian Leali'ifano kicked 16 points as Samoa beat Chile 43-10 to start their Rugby World Cup with a bonus-point win.
Chile bring festival feel despite debut defeats
BORDEAUX, France : Chile's rugby team echoed their fans' exuberance just in being at their first World Cup, shrugging off back-to-back losses against Japan and Samoa to celebrate their presence at the sport's biggest tournament.
Leali'ifano delivers as Samoa overpower Chile 43-10 in Bordeaux
BORDEAUX, France :Samoa made a slow start before outclassing World Cup debutants Chile 43-10 with backline craft and forward power to get their Pool D campaign off to a winning start at Stade de Bordeaux on Saturday.
Wales forced into late change against Portugal
NICE, France : Wales were forced into a late change minutes before kick-off of their Rugby Word Cup Pool C fixture against Portugal in Nice on Saturday as Jac Morgan came into the side for Tommy Reffell, who appeared to be injured in the warm-ups.