Brive stun Top 14 runners-up Clermont in milestone derby as Toulouse get off the mark
Clermont Auvergne suffered a derby defeat to Top 14 new boys Brive as defending champions Toulouse earned their first win of the season.
Springboks prop Nyakane expected to be fit for World Cup opener
A knee sprain sustained in South Africa's win over Japan on Friday will not stop Trevor Nyakane being ready for the Rugby World Cup.
Bordeaux, Lyon stay perfect in Top 14
The top two in the Top 14 both triumphed on Saturday, with Bordeaux-Begles and Lyon improving to three wins from three this season.
Cheetahs hold on for sixth Currie Cup
The Lions almost repeated August's Currie Cup fightback against the Cheetahs in Saturday's final, falling short as their opponents held on.
Ireland 19-10 Wales: Best in victorious send-off in Rugby World Cup warm-up
Wales avoided a repeat of 2015's pre-Rugby World Cup injury problems as Ireland won 19-10 in Dublin on Saturday to take the No.1 ranking.
Australia 34-15 Samoa: Wallabies avoid pre-Rugby World Cup injury scares
Michael Cheika's Wallabies head into the Rugby World Cup with no new injury concerns after getting through unscathed against Samoa.
England’s Mako Vunipola to miss at least two World Cup games
Eddie Jones does not expect to have Mako Vunipola available until England face Argentina or France in the Rugby World Cup pool stage.
Hansen explains decision for All Blacks to finish Tonga thrashing with 14 men
With New Zealand leading Tonga 92-0, Steve Hansen opted to save Ryan Crotty and play the last 15 minutes a man light.
New Zealand 92-7 Tonga: All Blacks fall short of century in pre-World Cup annihilation
The All Blacks fell just short of 100 points in a merciless display in Hamilton, where New Zealand scored 14 tries on Saturday.
England 37-0 Italy: Marchant makes an impact as Azzurri draw a blank in Newcastle
Captain Owen Farrell converted all four of England's tries and also kicked three penalties as his side eased past Italy on Friday.
Toolis injury scare as Scotland eventually outclass Georgia
Gregor Townsend may count the cost of injuries from Scotland's final Rugby World Cup warm-up victory over Georgia.
Springbok World Cup winner Chester Williams dies aged 49
One of the best wings in South African rugby history, World Cup winner Chester Williams died on Friday.
Japan 7-41 South Africa: Mapimpi bags hat-trick in final Springboks warm-up
Japan were unable to repeat their shock 2015 Rugby World Cup success over South Africa, largely due to Makazole Mapimpi's hat-trick.
Wallabies flanker Pocock to retire from Tests after Rugby World Cup
The upcoming Rugby World Cup will mark David Pocock's last matches for the Wallabies.
Sexton and Murray reunited for Schmidt’s final home Test
Ireland have been boosted by the returns of Johnny Sexton, Conor Murray, Keith Earls and Robbie Henshaw for their meeting with Wales.
Gatland makes wholesale changes for Wales final World Cup warm-up fixture
Wales have rung the changes against Ireland as they finish preparations for the Rugby World Cup.
