The second round of Top 14 fixtures saw hard-fought wins for Clermont Auvergne, La Rochelle and Montpellier, among others, on Saturday.
Scotland earned their first away Test win for 14 months against Georgia, with Rory Hutchinson impressing on his full debut.
Cory Hill is struggling with a leg fracture on the eve of Wales' Rugby World Cup squad announcement.
Jacob Stockdale scored twice as Ireland improved to beat Wales in a hard-fought affair in Cardiff on Saturday, ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
France showed moments of brilliance and some familiar failings in beating Italy 47-19 at the Stade de France on Friday.
Ireland travel to Cardiff on Saturday for a Rugby World Cup warm-up match, with Josh Navidi set to captain Wales for the first time.
Aphiwe Dyantyi has been formally charged with a doping violation by the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport.
Mark Keohane, in his Cape Times and IOLSPORT, weekly column says Springbok rugby is already a winner before kick-off at this year’s Rugby World...
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Jarrod Evans and Rhys Patchell will each get a chance to earn a fly-half berth in Wales' Rugby World Cup squad against Ireland.
Jamie Joseph has named host nation Japan's squad for the Rugby World Cup, with uncapped Takuya Kitade selected.
A federal court statement shows Israel Folau is claiming he has been subjected to "an unreasonable restraint of trade".
Ireland have not matched the standards set in 2018, but Brian O'Driscoll believes they can hit form ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
Rory Best will prove his critics wrong with his calm leadership as Ireland go through a tough spell, says Jamie Heaslip.
Mako Vunipola's latest hamstring setback is not serious and he is set to be fit for England's Rugby World Cup campaign.
France named their Rugby World Cup squad more than two months ago, but coach Jacques Brunel is still considering turning to his reserves.
New Zealand's Brodie Retallick is still suffering with a shoulder injury, but Steve Hansen has called him up anyway.