Italy snatch famous victory

A last-minute penalty try gave Italy a dramatic 22-19 win over Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Wasps oust Gloucester

London Wasps claimed a 32-21 bonus-point win over Gloucester to move into the top four of the English Premiership. 

Brumbies resist Rebels

The Brumbies scored two unanswered tries to beat the Rebels 20-15 in Melbourne, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Clinical Chiefs crush Crusaders

The Chiefs continued their unbeaten start to the season with a convincing 40-16 win over the Crusaders in Hamilton on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Cheetahs outlast Blues

A 79th-minute penalty from Joe Pietersen helped the Cheetahs to a thrilling 25-24 win over the Blues in Bloemfontein on Friday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Canes cruise to top spot

The Hurricanes recorded their third successive win when they beat the Force 42-13 in Perth on Friday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Highlanders struggle past Reds

Marty Banks kicked 12 points to guide the Highlanders to a 20-13 win over the Reds in Dunedin on Friday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Marcell to muzzle Bulls

The Vodacom Bulls will need to protect the breakdown, with particular focus on Marcell Coetzee, if they're to get anything out of Saturday's match at Loftus , writes BRENTON CHELIN.