Boks cope in Italian cauldron
Jean de Villiers has lauded the Springboks’ discipline in what was a challenging and provocative environment, reports JON CARDINELLI in Padova.
Retallick voted world’s best
All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick has been named the 2014 World Rugby Player of the Year.
Bench sparks Boks to life
The Springboks fought tooth and nail for a 22-6 win against a fiery Italy side on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI at Stadio Euganeo.
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.
