Global Results - 12 July
The Tri-Nations took a dramatic turn when South Africa played New Zealand in Carisbrook where they had never won a Test before.
In Hanover Portugal won the European Sevens. They, Wales, Georgia, Ireland and Italy qualified for the '2009 Sevens World Cup in Dubai.
International
South Africa v New Zealand, 30-28
Confederation of African Rugby
Africa Cup
Cote d’Ivoire vs Zambia
Kenya vs Cameroon, 76-8
Madagascar vs Botswana, 45-15
Zimbabwe vs Senegal in Harare - postponed
Asian Five Nations
Mekong Cup
Laos vs Cambodia, 15-14
Women
Under-20 Nations Cup
England vs Canada, 31-5
Canada A vs Wales, 13-11
North American 4
US Falcons vs US Hawks, 39-24
Friendly
French Universities vs Waseda University, 27-0
Japan Selected vs French Universities, 20-19
Sevens
European Championship/World Cup Qualifiers
Pool Matches
Pool 1
Georgia vs Russia, 6-0
Spain vs Germany, 26-22
Portugal vs Romania, 38-0
Georgia vs Germany, 26-0
Russia vs Romania, 19-19
Portugal vs Spain, 28-5
Georgia vs Romania, 12-0
Portugal vs Germany, 14-12
Russia vs Spain, 29-7
Germany vs Romania, 17-12
Georgia vs Spain, 28-5
Portugal vs Russia, 45-5
Spain vs Romania, 14-0
Germany vs Russia, 24-21
Portugal 5 Georgia, 26-10
Pool 2
Italy vs Belgium, 17-10
Ireland vs Ukraine, 26-7
Wales vs Poland, 38-7
Ukraine vs Belgium, 22-12
Italy vs Poland, 40-0
Wales vs Ireland, 26-14
Poland vs Belgium, 21-19
Wales vs Ukraine, 21-17
Ireland vs Italy, 17-12
Ukraine vs Poland, 21-14
Ireland vs Belgium, 31-0
Wales vs Italy, 33-12
Ireland vs Poland, 17-7
Italy vs Ukraine, 31-15
Wales vs Belgium, 33-12
Final Phase
Bowl
Semifinals
Russia vs Belgium, 27-0
Romania vs Poland, 21-7
Final 9th Place
Russia vs Romania, 29-12
Plate
Semifinals
Spain vs Ukraine 10
Italy vs Germany, 21-19
Plate Final (5th Place)
Italy vs Spain, 24-17
Cup
Semifinals
Portugal vs Ireland, 14-12
Wales vs Georgia, 19-14
Final
Portugal vs Wales, 26-12
Play-offs
7th Place: Germany vs Ukraine, 35-14
3rd Place: Georgia vs Ireland, 26-7
Domestic
Australia
Queensland XV vs Australian Barbarians, 61-17
New South Wales
Tooheys New Shute Shield
Gordon V Eastwood, 24-20
Eastern Suburbs V Warringah, 22-19
Randwick V Penrith, 29-12
Sydney University V Northern Suburbs, 35-26
Parramatta V Southern Districts, 31-12
Manly V West Harbour, 71-17
Fiji
Digicel Cup - Round 5
Lautoka vs Northland, 17-15
Nadi vs Tavua, 47-5
Naitasiri vs Ovalau, 16-8
Nadroga v Namosi, 15-7
Navosa vs Rewa, 12-6
Suva vs Tailevu, 21-15
South Africa
Currie Cup
Premier Division
Sharks vs Valke, 28-10
Blue Bulls vs Cheetahs, 31-23
Lions vs Boland, 57-17
Griquas vs Western Province, 21-20
1st Division
Border v Pumas, 27-23
Leopards vs South Western Districts, 41-33
Amateur Provincial
Limpopo vs Blue Bulls Platteland, 51-12