All Blacks surge stuns Wales

The All Blacks scored three late tries to beat Wales 34-16 in Cardiff on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Ireland clinch thriller

Ireland withstood a late onslaught from the Wallabies to record a dramatic 26-23 win in Dublin on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.

Los Pumas put boot into France

Argentina flyhalf Nicolás Sánchez kicked 15 points, including three drop goals, to help his side to an 18-13 victory over France in Paris on Saturday.

England ease past Samoa

England ended their five-match losing streak with an unconvincing 28-9 win against Samoa at Twickenham on Saturday.

Scotland too good for Tonga

Scotland claimed a comfortable 37-12 victory against Tonga at Rugby Park in Kilmarnock on Saturday.

Fiji hold off USA

Fiji resisted a second-half comeback from the USA Eagles to run out 20-14 winners in Vannes, France, on Friday.

‘More at stake than results’

Jean de Villiers says the Springboks need to improve their finishing and discipline in the next two matches against Italy and Wales, reports JON CARDINELLI in Padova.

McCaw to mark milestone with win

Richie McCaw will celebrate his 100th Test as captain with a victory against Wales in Cardiff, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Hooper out to halt Irish onslaught

Michael Hooper's ability to disrupt the Irish at the breakdown could prove crucial to the Wallabies' hopes in Dublin on Saturday, writes BRENTON CHELIN.