Ireland lay down marker with bonus point win in Wales
If there were fears that the weight of expectation would prove too much for Ireland, this was a an impressive response.
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Munster leapfrog Benetton with bonus-point win at Treviso
Munster ran in six tries as they coasted to a 40-30 BKT United Rugby Championship victory over Benetton to leapfrog the Italians.
Rocking Roos return fires Stormers to bonus point win and Bulls Champions Cup playoff
For once this season, the Stormers shed their habit of delivering lukewarm second halves and it worked a treat as they ensured a home round of 16 playoff with a bonus point 30-16 triumph over Clermont at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday night.
Munster retain Interpro title with bonus point victory over Connacht
Connacht 24-50 Munster
Connacht hold off Sharks for bonus-point win
After back to back defeats over Christmas, a bonus-point win comes as sweet relief to Connacht and Andy Friend.
Liam Coombes claims brilliant late bonus-point try as Munster ease past Lions
Liam Coombes crossed over for a brilliant 74th-minute bonus-point try as Munster recorded a comprehensive 33-3 United Rugby Championship victory over the Emirates Lions at a wet Musgrave Park.
Stormers fend off London Irish fightback to secure bonus-point Champions Cup win
The Stormers bagged their first Champions Cup victory when they held off English outfit London Irish 34-14 at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday night.
Cheetahs 26-45 Scarlets: Complete performance from Sam Costelow earns bonus-point win
A complete performance from young Wales playmaker Sam Costelow helped fire the Scarlets to a comfortable bonus point victory over the Cheetahs.