Sunday sport: Australia heading out of World Cup

Rugby

Scotland have kept alive their quarter-final hopes at the Rugby World Cup with a 45-17 victory over Tonga.

Darcy Graham scored the last of seven tries for Gregor Townsend’s men.

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The Scots are now five points off second-placed South Africa in Pool B – but have a game in hand over the holders.

Wales are leading Australia 35-6, with Eddie Jones side heading out of the World Cup in the group stages.

Soccer

Tottenham twice came from behind to draw 2-2 at Arsenal in a thrilling north London derby in the Premier League.

A double from Heung-min Son cancelled out a Cristian Romero own goal and a penalty from Bakayo Saka.

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Midfielder James Maddison set up both goals for Spurs today and says he’s delighted they’re still unbeaten this season.

Liverpool are also yet to lose after a 3-1 win against West Ham.

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Chelsea’s disappointing start to the new campaign has continued with a 1-nil defeat at home to Aston Villa.

Kaoru Mitoma ((pron: ka-roo mit-oh-ma)) scored twice as Brighton came from behind to beat Bournemouth 3-1.

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In the evening game, Sheffield United suffered a 8-0 defeat to Newcastle United.

Golf

Europe have retained the Solheim Cup following a dramatic final day in Spain.

The defending champions came into the day level on points with America 8-8 after battling their way back into contention in yesterday’s fourballs.

Hometown hero Carlota Ciganda just pipped Nelly Korda 2 and 1 to keep the trophy on this side of the Atlantic Ocean.

Leona Maguire set Europe on their way with a 4 and 3 win over Rose Zhang.

Lexi Thompson beat Emily Pedersen 2 and 1 in the final game to leave the scores 14-14 after 3 days of play.

Formula One

Max Verstappen’s won the Japanese Grand Prix to give Red Bull the constructors’ championship for a second year in a row.

Britain’s Lando Norris made it back-to-back second places, with his team mate Oscar Piastri in third.

Verstappen can secure a third world title in a row with victory at the Qatar Grand Prix next month.

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