Rugby union player in focus
New Zealand has maintained its long unbeaten run against Scotland with a 43-21 Nations Championship win at Murrayfield. Scotland led 21-24 at half-time but were unable to score in the second half as the All Blacks tightened defensively and added three tries. Ewan Ashman’s first-half hat-trick could not prevent defeat as Scotland prepare for next week’s clash with the Wallabies.
Glasgow Warriors have come from 12-0 down to beat Sale 47-27 in their Champions Cup opener, with late tries from Darge, Smith and Tuipulotu sealing the bonus point. Sale briefly led again but Glasgow’s driving maul proved decisive and ensured maximum points as the clubs head into December fixtures.