Japan comeback stuns Canada
Japan scored 25 unanswered points in the second half to claim a 34-25 win over Canada in the Pacific Nations Cup.
Irish punish brave Pumas
Ireland began life without Brian O'Driscoll with a 29-17 win over a weakened Argentina team in Resistencia on Saturday. BRENTON CHELIN reports.
Wallabies whack France
Australia scored seven tries to thrash a weakened France 50-23 in Brisbane on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Smith saves awful All Blacks
Conrad Smith's 78th-minute try gave New Zealand a fortunate 20-15 win against an understrength England in Auckland. SIMON BORCHARDT reports.
Nadolo fires Fiji to victory
Nemani Nadolo bagged 13 points to help Fiji to a 25-14 win over Italy in Suva on Saturday.
Tonga snatch draw against Samoa
A penalty after the hooter gave Tonga an 18-18 draw against Samoa in their Pacific Nations Cup opener.
Lydiate to lead Welsh kingslayers
Warren Gatland has named three uncapped players for Wales' match against the Kings in Port Elizabeth.
Springboks safe in second
All the IRB world ranking permutations for this weekend's matches.
World XV brace for lineout assault
Nick Mallett has selected two specialist No 5s with the aim of combating the Victor Matfield-inspired Springbok set piece. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Kaino amped for England
Jerome Kaino will be looking to make a strong return to Test rugby against England in Auckland on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
