International Rugby

Members of the women's club rugby team at Salisbury University remain stranded in Peru after its government declared a state of emergency due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Asbury Park Press' Daniel LoGiudice.

The team had traveled to Peru for spring break. LoGiudice reported four players successfully booked flights out of the country after President Martin Vizcarra issued his order to begin halting international flights.

Kirby Given is among those unable to secure a departure.

"We're dealing with it on a day-to-day basis," she said. "The uncertainty part is something I don't keep in the forefront of my head because that panic and anxiety is not going to be beneficial to anybody. I hope for the best, and we've been proactive every day."

More than 267,000 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed worldwide and at least 11,000 people have died, per CNN. The World Health Organization has identified 234 cases in Peru.

The United States Embassy in Lima issued a statement Sunday addressing the situation:

"The U.S. Embassy in Lima is operating and is coordinating closely with the Peruvian Government on all options for U.S. citizens to depart the country and are arranging charter aircraft. To date, approximately 500 American tourists departed Peru this weekend and included some of the most urgent medical cases. The U.S. Embassy will continue messaging as additional flight plans are finalized."

The State Department also told CNN that officials "are considering all options" to help any Americans who need to return to the U.S.

England rugby prop Joe Marler has been punished with a 10-week ban for grabbing Wales' Alun Wyn Jones' genitals.

The incident took place during Saturday's dramatic Six Nations battle at Twickenham, which England narrowly won 33-30.

Per BBC Sport, the shortest ban World Rugby issues for "grabbing, twisting or squeezing the genitals" is 12 weeks. However, the commission opted to impose a 10-week suspension after considering the case.

Marler's club, Harlequins, expressed their disappointment at the length of the ban. A statement read: "Whilst not in any way condoning Joe's actions last Saturday we are disappointed at the level of sanction applied, particularly when compared to other disciplinary decisions announced this week."  

South Africa produced a stunning performance to clinch the 2019 Rugby World Cup on Saturday, comfortably beating England 32-12 in Yokohama, Japan.

The first half was a tetchy affair, with both sides making a number of mistakes in possession. However, South Africa's set-piece play saw them earn regular penalties, and four kicks from Handre Pollard put them 12-6 ahead at the interval, with Owen Farrell notching two for England.

After a couple more penalties each in the second half, South Africa made a decisive score through Makazole Mapimpi in the 66th minute, with his converted try moving the Springboks 25-12 in front.

With England chasing a late comeback, South Africa were then able to counter, with Cheslin Kolbe scoring their second try and sealing the contest:

Success for South Africa sees them draw level with New Zealand on three titles having previously won the tournament in 1995 and 2007.

The pattern of the first period was set early on, when England lost Kyle Sinckler following a heavy hit. His absence would prove detrimental to Eddie Jones' team in the scrum battles later in the match.

South Africa were the stronger side from the off, and after Pollard missed with his first attempt at goal, he found his range quickly.

He slotted four penalties between the posts, including one on the brink of half time, to give the Springboks a six-point advantage:

England came closest of the two sides to scoring a try in the first period, but they were held up by some stellar defensive play from South Africa, per Matthew Southcombe of the MailOnline:

As Guy Williams relayed at half time, England were going to have to produce a historic second half if they were to clinch the Webb Ellis Cup:

England's task didn't get any easier after the restart, when another brutal scrum from South Africa resulted in another penalty, allowing them to extend their lead to nine.

Despite their struggles, England were able to keep knocking kicks over themselves, as a couple more from Farrell came either side of another from Pollard. With an hour gone, the Springboks had an 18-12 lead.

The decisive moment in the game came not long after, as South Africa produced a sweeping counter, finished brilliantly by Mapimpi:

Per The Sportsman, it was the first time the Springboks have ever scored a try in a World Cup final:

England sought to rally in the final stages, but a combination of errors on their part and continued rock-solid defence from South Africa prevented them from building any late momentum. 

Eventually, the Springboks capitalised on that desperation, with Kolbe producing a sensational finish to cap off a fine performance from his side.

The win is testament to head coach Rassie Erasmus, who has done a stellar job turning the South African team around since his arrival. He will be delighted with the manner in which his side executed their game plan on Saturday, as they were dominant against a strong opponent.  

England produced one of their greatest-ever performances to beat New Zealand 19-7 on Saturday at Yokohama's Nissan Stadium and book themselves a spot in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final in Japan.

Manu Tuilagi put his side ahead with a try inside two minutes, and England never relented despite late New Zealand pressure.

The all-conquering All Blacks, aiming to win a third consecutive World Cup, were never allowed on to the front foot by an immaculate England side, who responded brilliantly after Ardie Savea narrowed the scoreline in the 57th minute with New Zealand's only try of the match.

George Ford's four penalties made England's lead unassailable, and they will now wait for the result of Sunday's semi-final to see whether they face South Africa or Wales in the final.   

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen, meanwhile, will bow out from his remarkable tenure after the bronze final following New Zealand's first World Cup loss since 2007. The 60-year-old announced in December he will step down as the side's manager at the conclusion of the tournament.

England came flying out of the blocks with a set of brilliant opening phases in Yokohama.

Just 98 seconds into proceedings, with New Zealand barely having touched the ball, Tuilagi drove over the line from two metres for the first try after superb work from Kyle Sinckler and Courtney Lawes:

It set the tone for much of the first half, which was dominated by England in almost every area.

Maro Itoje enjoyed a dominant first 40 minutes, impressing at the lineout and the breakdown:

In the 25th minute, Sam Underhill crossed the try line under the posts after a brilliant delayed pass from Sinckler, but it was chalked off by the TMO due to Tom Curry's obstruction.

George Ford added three points from a penalty before the break, though, to keep England in the ascendancy:

England's relentless pressure continued after the break, and Ben Youngs finished off a near-perfect driving lineout for what looked to be England's second try six minutes into the second half.

Again, though, the TMO ruled the score out, this time more controversially:

Another Ford penalty soon after made it 13-0, but Savea then went over for a try just before the hour to put the All Blacks firmly back in contention.

For almost the first time in the whole match, England's lineout broke down, and Savea gratefully snatched the ball in space and got New Zealand on the board.

England's response was clinical as they immediately piled pressure on the All Black line with consecutive phases, and the defending world champions would have been relieved to escape with just Ford's third penalty of the match conceded.  

New Zealand could not turn the momentum, though, with England defending brilliantly and consistently turning over the ball, strangling the life out of their opponents.

A fourth Ford penalty 11 minutes from time gave Eddie Jones' side a 12-point lead, and the All Blacks never looked like making a comeback against an impressively dominant England who will likely go into the final as favourites no matter their opponents.