England outplay Ireland

England boosted their World Cup hopes with a 21-13 win against Ireland in Saturday's warm-up match at Twickenham. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.

Lions hold off Kings

The Golden Lions clinched a 37-21 bonus-point victory against the EP Kings at Ellis Park on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Sharks squeak past Pumas

Winger Wandile Mjekevu scored a brace of tries as the Sharks overturned a nine-point deficit to beat the Pumas 27-26 in Durban on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Province too good for Griquas

Western Province got their Currie Cup campaign back on track with a 33-15 bonus-point win against Griquas at Newlands on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Wales battle past Italy

Before suffering a game-ending injury, Leigh Halfpenny kicked five penalties to guide Wales to a 23-19 victory over Italy in Cardiff on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Japan edge Georgia

Amanaki Mafi scored a late try to give Japan a 13-10 Test win over Georgia at Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester on Saturday.

Francis magic stuns Racing

Burton Francis contributed 25 points to guide Agen to a 30-18 win over the more fancied Racing in the Top 14.

Blue Bulls tame Cheetahs

The Vodacom Blue Bulls maintained their unbeaten start to the Currie Cup with a 24-17 win over the Free State Cheetahs at Loftus on Friday night, CRAIG LEWIS reports.