REVEALED: 5 - The Real Truth

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

No margin for error in Tonga clash – Scotland talking points

Kyle Steyn and Lions duo Rory Sutherland and Chris Harris are back in the XV as their side look to bounce back from defeat to South Africa.

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023

Ireland strive for colossal statement victory over South Africa at World Cup

This showdown between Ireland and the Springboks is loaded with more significance than supremacy in the pool with world’s top two teams colliding

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023

Rugby World Cup: Gregor Townsend bemoans refereeing ‘inconsistencies’ after Scotland bested by Boks

Scotland felt Jesse Kriel should have been punished for a head-to-head hit on Jack Dempsey during Sunday’s bruising Pool B encounter in Marseille

Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2023

Finn Russell left bruised and beaten as Springboks blunt Scottish blade

South Africa 18-3 Scotland: The bruising Springboks delivered a World Cup setback to Gregor Townsend’s side

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023

South Africa’s Du Toit and Arendse break Scotland resistance for win

South Africa’s Jesse Kriel escaped punishment for a first-minute upright tackle as the world champions went on to beat Scotland 18-3

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023

Scotland fall to defeat in bruising World Cup opener against South Africa

The Boks kicked off their defence of the Webb Ellis Cup with an 18-3 victory on Sunday evening.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2023

South Africa 18-3 Scotland: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened

Scotland resist for 40 minutes but eventually succumb to Springboks power game as the defending champions get their defence up and running.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023

New Zealand the perfect test for Springboks to play Scotland

That's according to South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick.   

The National (Scotland) · Sep 9, 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023: what to look out for on the opening weekend

Springboks prioritise points to win the prize; Johnny Sexton feels the heat with Ireland; and debutants Chile bank on their band of brothers

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023