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Johnny Sexton breaks Ireland points record during impressive victory over Tonga

The influential fly-half surpassed Ronan O’Gara’s all-time tally of 1,083 in style with the fourth of his side’s eight tries at Stade de la Beaujoire.

The Independent UK

Ireland 59-16 Tonga: Johnny Sexton breaks Ronan O’Gara’s record in bonus-point Rugby World Cup victory

Captain fantastic makes history in style

Evening Standard

Johnny Sexton becomes Ireland’s record points scorer in victory against Tonga

Johnny Sexton surpassed Ronan O’Gara’s record as Ireland outclassed Tonga 59-16 to make it two wins from two in Pool B

The Guardian - UK

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Wallabies must kick up a gear to withstand Fiji in sudden-death mode

There’s a whiff of wind in Australia’s sails but their defence will be tested by a Fijian side in superior form

The Guardian - AU

Warren Gatland focuses on bigger picture as Wales fail to impress

Wales laboured to victory over Portugal.

The Independent UK

Ireland 59-16 Tonga: Rugby World Cup Pool B – as it happened

Johnny Sexton overtook Ronan O’Gara to become Ireland’s top all-time points scorer in an eight-try win over tenacious opponents

The Guardian - UK

Lacklustre Wales labour to World Cup victory over adventurous Portugal

Warren Gatland’s side only collected a bonus point in the dying seconds.

The Independent UK

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Portugal thrill to give Wales a scare and show why rugby must broaden the borders

Wales 28-8 Portugal: Taulupe Faletau’s score late on snatched Wales a potentially vital bonus point but it felt like Portugal’s day in Nice

The Independent UK

Challenge to RFU leadership threatens to derail England’s Rugby World Cup campaign

Chief executive Sweeney and chairman Ilube have been accused of inadequate leadership

Evening Standard

Love song, battle cry, hymn of praise: why rugby fans rebelled over national anthems

Songs that blend nostalgia and hope are a perfect fit in the sporting world. If the performance disappoints, it hurts

The Guardian - UK

Revolt against RFU leaders threatens England’s Rugby World Cup tilt

Thirty council members signed a letter accusing the RFU of inadequate leadership on the eve of England’s World Cup opener against Argentina

The Guardian - UK

Kyle Steyn desperate for Scotland recall after missing South Africa clash

The South African-born wing was left out of the squad for Scotland’s World Cup opener.

The Independent UK

Ireland vs Tonga referee: Who is Rugby World Cup official Wayne Barnes?

The Englishman is one of the officials at the tournament

The Independent UK

Jonny May driven by fear ahead of Japan clash as England urged to avoid returning to ‘zero’ after opening win

The 33-year-old knows defeat to Japan would see the positive mood swiftly slip away

Evening Standard

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England inspired by tennis world in bid to serve up Rugby World Cup win over Japan

Steve Borthwick’s side are based at Patrick Mouratoglou’s tennis academy ahead of their latest Pool D clash

The Independent UK

Is Wales vs Portugal on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup

Everything you need to know ahead of the Pool C fixture

The Independent UK

Is Ireland vs Tonga on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup

Everything you need to know ahead of the Pool B fixture

The Independent UK

Conor Murray says it’s ‘great’ having his father in good health and at World Cup

Gerry Murray suffered serious injuries earlier this year following an incident while cycling.

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The Independent UK

All Blacks bounce back from opening defeat with 11-try mauling of Namibia

New Zealand 71-3 Namibia: Cam Roigard and Cam McKenzie each scored two tries to help Ian Foster’s side to a big win in Toulouse.

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick calls for more transparency over World Cup refereeing decisions

Steve Borthwick has called for more transparency over refereeing decisions at the Rugby World Cup while Eddie Jones says TV replays harm the spectacle

The National (Scotland)

Stuart McInally vows to 'do it for Dave' after Scotland World Cup SOS call

Stuart McInally has promised to ‘do it for Dave’ after answering a World Cup SOS call from Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend following the…

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick questions World Rugby silence on red card inconsistency after Tom Curry sending off

The England head coach was carefully critical of the lack of transparency over the World Cup officiating so far

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand 71-3 Namibia: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened

Cam Roigard and Damian McKenzie impressed as the All Blacks ran in eleven tries against spirited but outmatched opponents

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick concerned by World Rugby’s ‘consistency’ on disciplinary issues

The England head coach aired his frustration on Friday.

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick questions World Rugby’s silence on red card inconsistency

The debate over head contacts and officiating consistency overshadowed the opening weekend of the World Cup

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