STOUT: Welcome back. And now a quick check of the days sport. And Don Riddell joins us live from London -- Don.</s>DON RIDDELL, CNN SPORTS CORRESPONDENT: Yes. Thanks very much. Let's have a very quick check for you. The USA's rugby players are today celebrating a very hard-fought victory against Russia at the rugby world cup in New Zealand. While the Russians can proudly reflect on a commendable world cup debut. There was a festive atmosphere among the crowd in New Plymouth. But no quarter was given on the pitch. And it were pretty miserable conditions. The two teams threw everything at this game. Fly half Yuri Kryshnerev (ph) scored Russia's first ever world cup points with an early penalty there. But the Americans drew level with a penalty of their own and then took the lead with a well worked try from Mike Petry (ph) midway through the first half. And ultimately, that try proved to be the difference between the two sides. Chris Wiles (ph) converted the try for a seven point lead, but would it be enough? Russia weren't done. No way did they want to see grown men in bikinis celebrating an American win. But the USA consolidated their lead with another successful kick from Wiles (ph) in the second half to put the Americans 10 point clear. And although Russia were able to score another penalty from the boot of Constantine Rashkov (ph) three minutes from time, the world cup newbies had to settle for defeat. They gave it their best, though, and it was a thrilling game. The USA won it by 13-6. And Kristie, we'll have more on that for you in World Sport in 2-and- a-half hours time.</s>STOUT: All right, Don, thank you. Take care. That is News Stream, but the news continues at CNN. World Business Today is next. END
USA Wins Rugby World Cup Match Against Russia