The injection of Shaun Stevenson into the Kubota Spears has seen them win their last four games. Also, with experienced North Harbour halfback Bryn Hall in the Spears squad, the Spears' Kiwi contingent is growing.
The New Zealand U20 have opened their World Championship campaign in South Africa with a 41-34 win over a resilient Wales side.
The Brumbies have travelled across the Tasman and come away with an important win after beating the Highlanders in round four.
How Gloucester's ex-Fijian cop went from tiny island life to the Rugby World Cup.
It was the first time in either of Warren Gatland’s reigns as head coach that Wales had conceded 50 or more points.
Louis Rees-Zammit weaved his magic as Gloucester climbed to third in the Gallagher Premiership after beating play-off rivals Harlequins 28-26 at Kingsholm.
The visitors had led 21-0 at the interval at Kingsholm.
Former All Black first five Aaron Cruden and Wallaby winger Marika Koroibete starred for their respective sides in a wild Japan Rugby League one clash between the Kolbeco Steelers and Panasonic Wild Knights.