Tonga Blow It In Bucharest
Poor discipline and missed opportunities cost Tonga as they crashed to defeat in a see-saw battle in Bucharest. Florin Vlaicu kicked 14 points including a late penalty for the win.
Wales Flattened By Springboks
Wales were outmuscled in Cardiff as they failed to cope with the strength of a committed South African side, with only the boot of Leigh Halfpenny keeping them in touch.
Eagles Fly In The Face Of Defeat
Rugby was the winner in Philadelphia on Saturday night as the Eagles and Maori put on a thrilling show for the more than 18,000 fans in attendance at PPL Park.
Fiji Fail To Impress In Lisbon
Fiji coasted to victory in Lisbon but for the most part it looked more like a casual vacation stroll as they failed to put the outclassed Lobos to the sword.
Canucks Lose Scrap In Tbilisi
An ugly all-out brawl that saw two players sent off, including Canadian captain Tyler Ardron, and another injured marred a poor spectacle for rugby in the driving rain of Tbilisi.
Match Preview – USA vs NZ Maori
The Maori finish their North American tour with a stop in the cream cheese capital, facing the Eagles at the scenic PPL Park in what should provide some solid entertainment.
Match Preview – France vs New Zealand
The All Blacks look to continue their 11 match winning streak as they face France for the fourth time this year in a completely redundant and unexciting proposition in Paris.
Match Preview – Ireland vs Samoa
What could have been, and might still be, a very tasty battle at the Aviva has been somewhat watered down by the withdrawal of several leading players from both sides.
Match Preview – Wales vs South Africa
In probably the most intriguing matchup of the weekend, Wales host South Africa in Cardiff to kick off both sides’ November programmes. Will a Lions hangover affect Warren Gatland’s side?
Match Preview – Portugal vs Fiji
Fiji head to Lisbon for the second time in their history on Saturday. When they last played in 2005 the score was a competitive 26-17. This time will be different.