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Gregor Townsend frustrated by refereeing 'inconsistencies'

Springboks centre Jesse Kriel made head-on-head contact with Jack Dempsey in an attempted tackle in the first half.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2023

Ireland to give Johnny Sexton as many minutes as he can manage in World Cup

Tougher tests await the world’s top-ranked nation.

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023

Warren Gatland hails ‘significant’ win after tense clash with Fiji

Wales survived a late rally to win their World Cup opener 32-26.

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023

‘We can win World Cup’: Genge talks up England’s challenge after Argentina joy

The prop, who played in England’s 27-10 World Cup win over Argentina, said: ‘‘We have not cracked it but it’s a step in the right direction’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023

Gregor Townsend frustrated by referee 'inconsistency' against South Africa

Townsend provided his reaction after Scotland lost 18-3 to South Africa in their opening Rugby World Cup.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2023

Gregor Townsend left ‘really disappointed’ by Scotland’s defeat to South Africa

It was the first time since losing to Ireland at the 2019 World Cup that the Scots had scored as few as three points.

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023

A heroic but predictable ending as Scotland fall to South Africa’s size

Rough and tumble World Cup clash suited Eben Etzebeth and company, with Scotland sucked into playing opponent’s game

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023

Gregor Townsend frustrated by inconsistency after Jesse Kriel tackle goes unpunished in South Africa win

The Scotland head coach felt Kriel’s early head-on-head collision with Jack Dempsey merited punishment

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023

Scotland player ratings: Finn Russell shines despite South Africa defeat

Scotland lost 18-3 in their opening match of the Rugby World Cup.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2023

Wales 32-26 Fiji: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened

Wales stood firm in the face of a fierce Fiji onslaught to grab a precious bonus-point victory to kick off their campaign

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023