Test Rugby

All Blacks draw first blood

Rieko Ioane scored a brace as the All Blacks thumped the British & Irish Lions 30-15 in Auckland to take a 1-0 lead in the series. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Missed chances cost Lions

The British & Irish Lions were made to pay for not taking their try-scoring opportunities in Auckland, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Canada fight back to draw with USA

SA-born wing DTH van der Merwe scored two tries as Canada drew 28-28 with the USA in the first leg of their 2019 World Cup qualifier in Ontario.

Wallabies battle past Italy

The Wallabies scored two late tries to stave off a fightback from Italy and clinch a hard-fought 40-27 win in Brisbane on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Fiji shock Scotland

Flyhalf Ben Volavola kicked five penalties as Fiji beat Scotland 27-22 in Suva on Saturday.