Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Sarah Rendell at Sandy Park and PA Media

Rugby World Cup roundup: France demolish Brazil, South Africa edge Italy, Ireland win

Kelly Arbey scores a French try as their 84-5 defeat of Brazil booked a quarter-final berth.
Kelly Arbey scores a French try as their 84-5 defeat of Brazil booked a quarter-final berth. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

France crushed Brazil 84-5 to seal their quarter-final spot but history was made by the tournament debutants as they collected their first World Cup try.

This was just the 18th Test in which Brazil have played and they scored their first World Cup points against South Africa last week through a penalty, but failed to cross the whitewash. That changed against the French as Bianca Silva carved her name into history.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.