Simon Mannix's career as Portugal's head coach begun in the best possible way, as the Lobos claimed a win on Namibia's turf, with a convincing 37-22 result.
Uruguay secured their first win at this year’s Rugby World Cup by beating Namibia 36-26 in Lyon.
The All Blacks ticked plenty of boxes on Friday night as they celebrated Sam Whitelocks’ record-equalling 148th Test appearance with a dominant 71-3 win over Namibia in Toulouse.
Ange Capuozzo marked his maiden World Cup appearance with a fine solo try in Italy’s 52-8 victory over Namibia in Pool A.
With the August 28 deadline now passed for the final submission by all 20 teams of their 33-strong squads travelling to France, the names of the 660 players who will be involved at Rugby World Cup 2023 have been confirmed.
Dragons have confirmed a mass exodus of players from the club which now amounts to a total of 20 athletes since the season began.
Leinster moved four points clear at the top of the United Rugby Championship following a 21-13 win over the Lions at the RDS Arena.
The Bulls made it back-to-back United Rugby Championship wins over the Lions with a 21-13 victory in Pretoria.
The Bulls clawed back some ground in the United Rugby Championship’s South African Shield with a 34-10 victory over the Lions.
