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South Africa ‘huge challenge’ will be the proof of form says record breaker Johnny Sexton

Sexton became Ireland all-time leading scorer in the 59-16 Pool B World Cup win over Tonga

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023

Johnny Sexton eyes South Africa ‘huge challenge’ after record-breaking display

Sexton became Ireland all-time leading scorer in the 59-16 Pool B World Cup win over Tonga.

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023

Wales move focus on to Australia after bonus-point success against Portugal

The Wallabies encounter could decide which team finishes top of Pool C.

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023

Ex-rugby players scale Monte Rosa to fundraise for mental health support

The three former Exeter Chiefs scaled Gran Paradiso and Monte Rosa to fundraise for LooseHeadz, rugby’s leading mental health charity.

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023

On this day in 2019: Wales assistant coach Rob Howley sent home from World Cup

Following an investigation, Howley was banned from all involvement in rugby for 18 months, nine of which were suspended.

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023

Ireland overwhelm Tonga as Wales outmuscle Portugal

Ireland and Wales enjoyed wins over Tonga and Portugal respectively on Saturday to maintain their 100 percent records at the rugby union World Cup.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 16, 2023

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 · Sep 16, 2023

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 · Sep 16, 2023

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 · Sep 16, 2023

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 · Sep 16, 2023