Wales, Wallabies climb rankings
Wales have moved past World Cup hosts England in the rankings following their 16-10 win against Ireland in Dublin.
Wales have moved past World Cup hosts England in the rankings following their 16-10 win against Ireland in Dublin.
Wales claimed a 16-10 win in this World Cup warm-up match in Dublin.
Wales survived a late Ireland onslaught to claim a confidence-boosting 16-10 victory on Saturday.
Scotland scored six tries to claim a comprehensive 48-7 victory over Italy in Saturday's World Cup warm-up in Edinburgh.
Japan scored six tries to thrash Uruguay 40-0 in Saturday's World Cup warm-up match in Tokyo.
Four former Boks on whether fringe players should have been released to play in the Currie Cup before the World Cup squad announcement.
Sam Burgess has been named in England's World Cup squad ahead of Luther Burrell, while Danny Cipriani has been axed.
Aaron Smith has signed a four-year contract extension with New Zealand Rugby that will take him through to the 2019 World Cup.
England’s 25-20 loss to France in Paris has seen them fall to fifth in the World Rugby rankings, with the Springboks moving past them.
Les Bleus boosted their World Cup hopes with a 25-20 win at the Stade de France.