Canada Drops The Ball In Bucharest
Despite scoring the only two tries of the match, Canada came up short in Bucharest as a last second penalty goal by Florin Vlaicu gave Romania a one point victory.
Fiji see yellow in Cremona
What should have been a celebration of excellent rugby was instead an ugly spectacle marred by six yellow cards – five to Fiji – and a ridiculous penalty count against the visitors.
Eagles Taste Victory In Georgia
For the second week in a row the Eagles have been involved in a battle, one that will live long in the memory of those fortunate to have watched it.
Japan stomp Russia in North Wales
Japan overwhelmed a hapless Russian side with a huge second half after stumbling to a half time draw. Male Sa’u scored two cracking individual tries in a starring midfield role.
Match Preview – Scotland vs South Africa
The Springboks will be wary of taking the Scots too lightly, but with several key players absent it will take a mighty effort indeed from the home side to win.
Match Preview – French Barbarians vs Samoa
With all the big nations already booked up, Samoa are instead pitted against the French Barbarians at the storied Stade Marcel Michelin, home of perennial French league challengers Clermont Auvergne.
Match Preview – Ireland vs Australia
These two sides always seem to be up for it when they meet, and this tasty encounter should be just as wild and entertaining with both teams confident of victory.
Match Preview – France vs Tonga
Though the Tongans aren’t quite on the level of New Zealand, the French will be fired up for this one as they look to avenge their infamous World Cup flop.
Match Preview – Romania vs Canada
Canada will be looking to quickly erase the memory of a violent encounter in Tbilisi, but will have to do so against a similar challenger in the form of Romania.
Match Preview – Wales vs Argentina
Warren Gatland has selected an wildly inauspicious Welsh side, including a couple bolters, hoping to get one back on the Pumas who left Millenium Stadium smiling this time last year.