Impressive Ireland crush Scots to reach World Cup last eight
Ireland cruised into the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals by demolishing Scotland 36-14 in a clinical performance in their final Pool B match at the Stade de France on Saturday.
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Ireland outclass Scotland to cruise into quarter-finals
PARIS :Ireland produced another high-quality performance to thrash Scotland 36-14 and ease into the World Cup quarter-finals as Pool B winners on Saturday, taking South Africa along with them and sending the Scots home.
Scotland's Townsend bemoans missed chances after loss by 'excellent' Irish
PARIS : Scotland coach Gregor Townsend hailed his team's spirit and rued not making their early pressure count after a sobering 36-14 defeat by Ireland on Saturday ended their World Cup campaign in the pool stage for the second straight tournament.
England need intensive Care to edge past Samoa
LILLE, France :Danny Care scored a late try to give England an 18-17 win over a superb Samoa on Saturday after the islanders had looked on course for a first victory against opponents who were already assured of their World Cup quarter-final berth.
North Korean weightlifters clean up in Hangzhou but won't be at Olympics
HANGZHOU: The superheavyweight giants wrap up the Asian Games weightlifting on Saturday (Oct 7) but it was the North Koreans' stunning return after four years that raised eyebrows in Hangzhou.
England will benefit from Samoa close shave, says Borthwick
LILLE, France : England may have scraped home against a superb Samoa side on Saturday, but coach Steve Borthwick believes it was just the test they needed ahead of the World Cup quarter-finals.
Blue Jays GM says RHP Alek Manoah had injection in shoulder - ESPN
TORONTO — Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins says right-hander Alek Manoah received an injection to relieve discomfort in his shoulder, and multiple tests on the 2022 AL Cy Young Award finalist haven't revealed any structural damage.
Georgia out on a limb as they seek more Tier One tests
NANTES, France : Georgia are in virtual isolation and worried they are not being heard enough as they seek more chances to pit themselves against Tier One opposition and gain the experience that could give them World Cup wins in future.