The Lions finally got the victory over South Africa they so desired in the 3rd and final test in Johannesburg. The series had already been won by the Springboks but the Lions salvaged some pride with an emphatic win.

Shane Williams got the first two tries for the Lions, giving the them a 15-6 half-time lead. Stephen Jones kicked 13 points and an intercept try from Ugo Monye sealed the win.

The 2nd Test in the 2009 British & Irish Lions series in South Africa came to a dramatic conclusion as Morne Steyn hit a long range penalty to seal a 28-25 win for the Springboks.

A brutal encounter between two of the top sides in world rugby made for a thrilling spectacle.

The Dubai Sevens is a big date in the world rugby calendar, and is the first tournament in the IRB World Sevens Series, the world's premier rugby sevens competition. With the 2008 Dubai Sevens approaching this weekend, here is some footage from the final of the 2006 Dubai Sevens. South Africa put in a great display in horrible conditions to beat the Kiwis by 31 points to 12 and take the trophy.

A pair of tries by Lote Tuqiri and Stirling Mortlock carried Australia to a 16-9 victory over South Africa in their first game of the 2008 Tri-Nations.

The Springboks, who ended New Zealand's five-year unbeaten run at home the weekend before in Dunedin, were tormented by a host of errors and a failure to convert the chances they created.

A moment of magic from Ricky Januarie gives South Africa a 30 points to 28 away victory over the All Blacks in the 2nd game of the 2008 Tri Nations. JP Peitersen opened the scoring for the Boks after a Joe Van Niekerk dart down the blindside off a 5 metre scrum. Sione Lauaki pulled one back for the blacks following a lovely interchange of passes. Penalties from both sides kept the scoreboard ticking over before Januarie's brilliant individual effort sealed the 2 point win for the Boks.

Highlights from the opening game of the 2008 Tri Nations, between the All Blacks and the Springboks in Wellington. The world champions went down 19 points to 8, in what was the first test to be played under the IRB's new experimental laws.

The All Blacks were leading 9-3 when Bryan Habana reduced the deficit to a point, finishing off a fine break on 38 minutes. The blacks pulled away when Jerome Kaino scored a converted try for the blacks on 46 minutes with another Carter penalty sealing the deal.

Highlights from England's 2nd Test against New Zealand in Christchurch. The All Blacks put in a comprehensive performance to run away with 44-12 win over the English.

The All Blacks led 20-0 at half-time through tries from Richard Kahui and Dan Carter, who added two penalties and two conversions. England finally got on the board when Danny Care crossed for a converted try after he took a quick tap penalty. But Ma'a Nonu, Sione Lauaki and Jimmy Cowan added further converted tries for the All Blacks, with Tom Varndell's score little consolation for England.

Highlights from the Auckland test of England's 2008 two match tour of New Zealand. England took an early 6-3 lead but the All Blacks hit back with converted tries from Conrad Smith and Dan Carter to take the game 37-20.

Argentina caused a huge upset in the opening match of the IRB Rugby World Cup by beating France 17-12 at the Stade de France on Friday, handing the host nation their first ever defeat in the pool stages.

If you like watching penalty kicks to a musical backdrop, you'll love this video. The man scoring Argentina's try is Ignacio Corleto who plays for Stade Francais.

Highlights of England's classic quarter final against the Welsh en route to winning the 2003 World Cup. Wales were leading 10-3 with 43 minutes gone but a spirited comeback performance by England won them the game 28-17; Will Greenwood's try from a trademark Jason Robinson break from full back proving decisive.