Ireland beat spirited Italy to keep Six Nations Grand Slam bid alive
Ireland's hunt for a Six Nations Grand Slam is on after the world's top-ranked team overcame Italy 34-20 in an entertaining encounter in Rome on Saturday.
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Auckland give Highlanders the blues, Fijian Drua claim dramatic win
Wing Mark Telea and centre Rieko Ioane scored two tries each as the Auckland Blues smashed Otago Highlanders 60-20 in their Super Rugby Pacific opener on Saturday, while there was a dramatic late win for Fijian Drua over Moana Pasifika.
Ireland avoid upset in Italy to keep Grand Slam hopes alive
Grand Slam-chasing Ireland avoided a major upset to keep themselves on course for Guinness Six Nations glory with a disjointed 34-20 bonus-point win over Italy.
5-try, 14-man Lions turn on the style to floor Glasgow Warriors
The Lions gave their supporters something to shout about when they beat Scottish side Glasgow Warriors 35-24 at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Ireland far from perfect in five-try Italian win
The bonus-point win is what Ireland came for, and the Grand Slam dreams will live for a fortnight at least.
Ulster back to winning ways against the Sharks
Ulster bounced back from their defeat to Glasgow to register a 31-24 victory over the Sharks at Kings Park Stadium that tightens their grip on third place in the United Rugby Championship.
Sharks outclassed by Irish heavyweights Ulster at Kings Park
Irish club Ulster produced an impressive display to beat the Sharks 31-24 in their URC clash at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday.
