South African flanker Schalk Burger breaks away to score a try during their international rugby union match against Ireland at Croke Park in Dublin. Six Nations Grand Slam champions Ireland have ended their year with a commendable 15-10 victory over world and Tri-Nations champions South Africa for their third successive home win over the visitors.
Sat 28 Nov, 05:34 PM (AFP)
Jerome Kaino of the New Zealand All Blacks passes the ball during their Tri-Nations rugby union match against South Africa at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton in September. New Zealand coach Graham Henry has made three changes to his team to play France at the Stade Velodrome.
Wed 25 Nov, 04:45 PM (AFP)
French flanker Thierry Dusautoir (C) is tackled by South African centre Adi Jacobs during their Rugby Union test match at the Stadium in Toulouse, southern France. France comprehensively outmuscled world champions South Africa 20-13 to continue their 12-year home run of victories over the recently crowned Tri-Nations winners.
Fri 13 Nov, 10:41 PM (AFP)
French hooker William Servat (L) clashes with South African flanker Heinrich Brussow during their Rugby Union test match at the Stadium in Toulouse, southern France. France comprehensively outmuscled world champions South Africa 20-13 to continue their 12-year home run of victories over the recently crowned Tri-Nations winners.
Fri 13 Nov, 10:41 PM (AFP)
Springbok's Mtawarira attempts to avoid Wallabies' Ashley-Cooper during their Tri-Nations rugby union match in Perth - 0 Related article - Fri 13 Nov, 05:57 PM (REUTERS)
Australia's Adam Ashley Cooper fails to stop New Zealand's Joe Rokocoko from scoring in the corner in their Tri Nations International rugby match at Westpac Stadium in Wellington AP - 0 Related article - Sat 31 Oct, 08:08 AM (AP)
RUGBY 2008 Tri-Nations - New Zealand's Mils Muliaina is tackled by Australia's Rocky Elsom during their Bledisloe Cup match - 0 Related article - Wed 14 Oct, 09:00 AM (REUTERS)