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Ireland secure brilliant victory over defending World Cup champions South Africa

Ireland stretched their winning run to 16 matches to take control of Pool B as Andy Farrell’s men also retained top spot in the global rankings.

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023

Sexton steers Ireland to victory as South Africa pay penalty for poor kicking

Ireland edged a physical encounter against South Africa in the pool stage of the Rugby World Cup, with Johnny Sexton starring in a 13-8 victory

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2023

South Africa 8-13 Ireland: Springboks beaten in ferocious Rugby World Cup clash as Irish lay down marker

Ireland made a major statement in their bid for a first Rugby World Cup success as they beat South Africa 13-8 in a ferocious encounter in Paris.

Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2023

Marcus Smith’s attacking flair gives Borthwick and England new hope

Full-back and Henry Arundell on the wing show the side can be unpredictable and all the better for it in World Cup rout of Chile

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2023

Henry Arundell impresses his captain with five-star show as England rout Chile

Steve Borthwick’s team scored 11-tries in the 71-0 success in Lille.

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023

South Africa explain use of traffic light signals during Ireland game

Springbok coaches held up different coloured lights to send messages during the Rugby World Cup fixture in Paris

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023

England player ratings vs Chile: Marcus Smith makes full-back statement with Henry Arundell razor sharp

Steve Borthwick has a number of selection headaches to contend with after Saturday’s 11-try thrashing in Lille

Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2023

Arundell scores five tries as England thrash Chile 71-0 at Rugby World Cup

Winger Henry Arundell scored a record-tying five tries for England in his Rugby World Cup debut as newcomer Chile was sliced apart 71-0 on Saturday.

France 24 · Sep 23, 2023

England 71-0 Chile: Henry Arundell equals record with five-try haul in huge Rugby World Cup win

Marcus Smith also stars from full-back as Steve Borthwick’s much-changed side run in 11 tries to stay perfect in Pool D

Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2023

Henry Arundell scores five in England’s 11-try Rugby World Cup rout of Chile

England romped to a 71-0 victory over Chile to make it three World Cup wins from three with Henry Arundell scoring five of their 11 tries

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2023