Nine man Rangers denied at the death as Hibernian leave it late at Easter Road

Rangers' James Tavernier scores the opening goal from the penalty spot during the cinch Premiership match at Easter Road

THIS was Capital punishment for Rangers. Two goals should have been enough to see off Hibernian but a brace of red cards saw the first ground lost in the Premiership title race.

James Tavernier’s penalty and a header from Tom Lawrence, after Martin Boyle had levelled for Lee Johnson’s side, had Rangers on course for a crucial three points at Easter Road.