Photo Gallery - Weekend internationals

New Zealand wrapped up their two-Test series against England with another comprehensive win, beating their Northen Hemisphere rivals 44-12 in Christchurch. It wasn't smooth sailing for South Africa against Italy however, with the world champions struggling along to a paltry 26-0 victory.

Crocked skipper: Richie McCaw is helped off the field after sustaining an ankle injury

Crocked skipper: Richie McCaw is helped off the field after sustaining an ankle injury

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Gallery - Heineken Cup: Round One

Munster are given a fright by Montauban before winning 19-17 Perpignan also struggle to victory, eventually beating Treviso 27-16 Luke McAlister is the hero for Sale as the beat Clermont 32-15 in France