Bastareaud blasts ‘shameful’ France

France centre Mathieu Bastareaud gave an angry speech to his teammates after their 21-14 loss to Fiji in Paris on Saturday.

Burke joins calls for Cheika’s head

Former Wallabies fullback Matt Burke says coach Michael Cheika has too much control over Rugby Australia after a dismal 2018.

Ireland win big three World Rugby awards

Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton won the 2018 World Rugby Player of the Year award at Sunday night’s ceremony in Monaco.

Dyantyi wins World Rugby award

Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi was named the 2018 World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year at Sunday night’s ceremony in Monaco.

Watch: 2018 World Rugby Awards

Watch the World Rugby Awards in Monaco from 9:30pm (SA time) on Sunday.

Highlights: Kings vs Connacht

Highlights of Connacht’s 31-14 win against the Kings in Port Elizabeth.

Highlights: Cheetahs vs Benetton Treviso

Highlights of the Cheetahs’ 31-25 win against Benetton Treviso in Bloemfontein.

Pro14 conference leaders claim big wins

The Glasgow Warriors boosted their Pro14 title hopes by beating the Cardiff Blues 40-15, while there were also wins for Leinster, the Cheetahs, Connacht, Munster, Scarlets and Dragons.

Pienaar, Steyn star in Montpellier win

Ruan Pienaar and Frans Steyn scored tries as Montpellier beat Agen 18-13, while there were also Top 14 wins for Clermont, Toulouse, Bordeaux-Begles, Castres, Racing 92 and La Rochelle.

Du Preez boots Sharks past Saints

Rob du Preez kicked eight points as Sale upset Northampton 18-13, while there were also wins for Worcester, Newcastle, Exeter, Wasps and Saracens in the English Premiership.