Mike Tindall will return to the England fold on Sunday for further assessment on the hamstring injury that threatens his place in the autumn Tests.

New Zealand’s Sitiveni Sivivatu and Tony Woodcock are banned for one week after being cited against Australia and miss the Test with Wales.

Leicester’s enviable strength in depth saw them maintain their 13-month unbeaten home record.

Rory Clegg’s last minute penalty earned Harlequins a draw against London Irish after a dour, try-less contest at the Twickenham Stoop.

Peter de Villiers has named an inexperienced squad for South Africa’s upcoming tour of Europe.

Saracens made it seven successive Guinness Premiership victories with a 12-11 win over Bath at the Recreation Ground.

Leicester Tigers bounced back from defeat at London Irish with a resounding 29-15 victory over Northampton

European champions Leinster moved back to the top of the Magners League with a 23-6 win over Cardiff.

South Africa head coach Peter De Villiers has included nine uncapped players in his 37-strong squad for the upcoming tour of Europe

The Blue Bulls have completed a perfect season by defeating the Free State Cheetahs 36-24 in the Currie Cup final

All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw praised his side’s second-half effort after they overturned Australia for the fourth time this season

Robbie Deans has a huge task on his hands to motivate a ragged Australia, who succumbed to the All Blacks in Tokyo with more of a whimper than a roar.

Guinness Premiership leaders Saracens hold on to beat battling Bath at the Rec.

Perpignan overturned a 12-point deficit to defeat Castres 17-15 and move to the head of the Top 14 standings.

Injured Wasps fly-half Danny Cipriani is optimistic of returning to competitive rugby in three weeks.