Samoa battle to victory against resilient Russia

Samoa were made to work by Russia to get their World Cup campaign off to a winning start in Pool A. A second half flourish saw the Islanders run out 9-34 winners in Kumagaya.

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Wales ease to opening win over Georgia

Wales kicked off their Rugby World Cup campaign with a facile 43-14 bonus point win over Georgia at City of Toyota Stadium. Wales sit joint top of Pool D with their next opponents Australia.

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Sebastian Vettel wins Singpore Grand Prix in Ferrari 1-2

Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel won his first race in 392 days as he finished ahead of his teammate Charles Leclerc at the Singapore Grand Prix. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen held off Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton to complete the podium.

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England labour to bonus point victory over Tonga

England were far from impressive in the opening Pool C game against Tonga despite picking up a 35-3 bonus-point win. Manu Tuilagi went over twice in Sapporo.

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