Simon Borchardt

What we’ve learned

Five lessons from the past weekend's Test matches, according to SIMON BORCHARDT.

Ireland batter Boks

An understrength Ireland beat the Springboks 29-15 in Dublin on Saturday, reports SIMON BORCHARDT.

All Blacks show class in rain

A dominant second-half performance in wet conditions saw the All Blacks beat England 24-21 at Twickenham on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Maori break Japanese hearts

The Maori All Blacks scored a late try to beat Japan 20-18 in Tokyo on Saturday.

Clermont go top

Clermont crushed Stade Français 51-9 at Marcel Michelin to move into pole position on the Top 14 log.