Late drama as Portugal and Georgia end in World Cup stalemate 

The Portuguese came agonisingly close to the first tournament win in the country's history only to see Nuno Sousa Guedes miss a late penalty to win in
SWEET RELIEF: Portugal's Raffaele Storti celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during the Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Georgia and Portugal at the Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Pic: AP Photo/Lewis Joly

SWEET RELIEF: Portugal's Raffaele Storti celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during the Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Georgia and Portugal at the Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Pic: AP Photo/Lewis Joly

Portugal 18 Georgia 18

Portugal fell agonisingly short of a first Rugby World Cup victory as they drew 18-18 with Georgia after a dramatic conclusion in Toulouse.

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