Taulupe Faletau charged over for a try in the final seconds to secure Wales a potentially vital bonus point in a 28-8 World Cup victory over Portugal after the underdogs produced a brave and highly entertaining performance.

Coach Warren Gatland was given a scare but was relieved to get an early birthday present after Wales scored a late try to earn a bonus-point 28-8 World Cup victory over Portugal.

South Africa’s coaching team watched flyhalf Handre Pollard in action for Leicester Tigers in a friendly against Sale Sharks on Friday night, as they weigh up how to replace injured hooker Malcolm Marx in their Rugby World Cup squad.

Wales were forced into a late change minutes before kick-off of their Rugby Word Cup Pool C fixture against Portugal in Nice as Jac Morgan came into the side for Tommy Reffell, who appeared to be injured in the warm-ups.

The Vodafone Fijiana XV suffered another defeat at the hands of Japan in their second test match this evening.

Nadroga has successfully defended the Farebrother Trophy after defeating Naitasiri 29-20 at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka this afternoon.

Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s coach Saiasi Fuli will name his squad later this month to prepare for the Pacific Games and Oceania 7s.

Lautoka has successfully defended the Vanua Cup after beating Northland in Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka.

Jerry Tuwai, a two-time Olympian, expresses his unwavering confidence in the Fiji Water Flying Fijians’ ability to perform exceptionally well in their upcoming match against Australia.

The All Blacks’ anticipated victory over Namibia in Toulouse this morning, with a score of 71-3, has resulted in a controversial red card for replacement prop Ethan De Groot.

Namibia fought to the final whistle against a vastly superior New Zealand and can take positives from the game despite their heavy 71-3 loss in a Rugby World Cup Pool A clash, coach Allister Coetzee said.

Portugal have been forced into a late change to their team for the Rugby World Cup Pool C fixture against Wales on Saturday as lock Martim Belo replaces Jose Madeira in the second row.