Injury-hit Ireland flay France

Rob Kearney and Conor Murray scored second-half tries as Ireland secured an invaluable 24-9 win over France in Cardiff on Sunday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Italy ease past Romania

Italy beat Romania 32-22 in Exeter to finish third in Pool D and qualify for the 2019 World Cup. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

Los Pumas pound Namibia

Argentina scored nine tries to record a 64-19 victory over Namibia in Leicester on Sunday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

England bow out in style

Nick Easter and Jack Nowell scored hat-tricks as England defeated Uruguay 60-3 at the City of Manchester Stadium on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Cheika: Wales can beat Boks

The Springboks should expect the unexpected when they come up against a well-coached Wales team in the World Cup quarter-finals, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.

Wallabies shut out Wales

Australia beat Wales 15-6 on Saturday to top Pool A and avoid the Springboks in the quarter-finals, reports JON CARDINELLI at Twickenham.

Scotland survive Samoa scare

Scotland qualified for the World Cup quarter-finals with a thrilling 36-33 win against Samoa at St James' Park on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

Cheetahs knock Sharks out

The Cheetahs scored two tries in the final five minutes to snatch a 34-34 draw against the Sharks in Bloemfontein and book a place in the Currie Cup semi-finals. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Lions make it a perfect 10

The Golden Lions ended the regular Currie Cup season undefeated after claiming a 29-19 victory over Griquas at Ellis Park on Saturday.