Scotland overcome gallant Samoa
Hooker Stuart McInally scored a brace of tries in Scotland’s hard-fought 44-38 win over Samoa at Murrayfield on Saturday.
Matiashvili helps Georgia crush Canada
Soso Matiashvili scored 34 points to guide Georgia to a 54-22 victory over Canada in Tbilisi on Saturday.
Italy battle past Fiji
Flyhalf Carlo Canna contributed 11 points as Italy claimed a hard-fought 19-10 win over Fiji in Catania on Saturday.
Aki to debut for Ireland
New Zealand-born Bundee Aki will make his Test debut when he starts at inside centre for Ireland in Saturday clash against the Springboks in Dublin.
Preview: Wales vs Wallabies
The Wallabies should build on their increasing confidence by claiming a win over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Preview: France vs All Blacks
The All Blacks’ determination to rediscover a clinical edge should spell trouble for France in Saturday’s Test at the Stade de France, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Sanzaar: Crotty’s try was legal
Sanzaar referees boss Lyndon Bray says All Blacks centre Ryan Crotty scored a legitimate try against the Springboks at Newlands on Saturday.
Fifita to face France
Vaea Fifita will start at blindside flank for the All Blacks against France in Paris on Saturday.
Dark day for Samoan rugby
The Samoan Rugby Union has been declared ‘bankrupt’ by Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi.
O’Donnell injury concern for Ireland
Ireland flank Tommy O’Donnell is a doubtful starter for this Saturday’s Test against the Springboks in Dublin due to a shoulder injury.
