Kata double fires Tonga to victory

Winger Solomone Kata scored a brace as Tonga ended their World Cup campaign with a hard fought victory over Romania to finish fourth in the ”pool of death”.

Gatland: Red Dragons ready for redemption

While coach Warren Gatland says the disappointment of a historic loss against Georgia will not factor into the World Cup rematch on Saturday, a victory will clinch Pool C and confirm the resurgence of hard-working Wales.

Russell guides Scotland to emphatic win

Scotland sealed a bonus-point 45-17 victory over Tonga in Nice on Sunday to keep alive their hopes of booking a place in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Ireland thrash Romania

Johnny Sexton scored 24 points as Ireland ran in 12 tries against Romania at the Stade de Bordeaux on Saturday.

Cheetahs crowned Currie Cup champs

Flyhalf Ruan Pienaar kicked 10 points to help the Cheetahs clinch a pulsating Currie Cup final against the Pumas at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Saturday night.

Foster: All Blacks relishing underdog tag

Ian Foster believes the unfamiliar underdog tag his side faces will increase their title hopes at the World Cup, despite few giving the All Blacks a chance to win this year’s event.

Big guns back in England squad

England have added Northampton and Leicester players, including Courtney Lawes and Ben Youngs, to their squad as they step up preparations for the Rugby World Cup in France.

All Blacks, Crusaders to lose star

An All Blacks and Crusaders back is reportedly set to accept a big-money move to French Top 14 side Castres Olympique at the end of the season.

Bulls see red in Cheetahs revival

Flyhalf Siya Masuku scored 16 points as the Cheetahs came back to edge the Vodacom Bulls in a crunch Currie Cup clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Mchunu double drives Sharks to victory

Replacement prop Ntuthuko Mchunu scored two tries as the Sharks completed a dramatic comeback against the Lions at Kings Park on Saturday to book a home semi-final.