It was another weekend of top-quality rugby action throughout the Guinness PRO14, the Aviva Premiership and of course, the small matter of the Rugby Championship.
Here we take a look through some of the best images from the weekend’s events.
NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 30: Luke Pearce, the referee talks to Harlequins captain Dave Ward as a penalty is awarded against Kyle Sinckler (R) during the Aviva Premiership match between Northampton Saints and Harlequins at Franklin’s Gardens on September 30, 2017 in Northampton, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)SALFORD, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 29: James OConnor of Sale Sharks dives over the line to score a try during the Aviva Premiership match between Sale Sharks and Gloucester Rugby at AJ Bell Stadium on September 29, 2017 in Salford, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)WORCESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 29: Saracens player Maro Itoje in action during the Aviva Premiership match between Worcester Warriors and Saracens at Sixways Stadium on September 29, 2017 in Worcester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
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COVENTRY, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 01: Taulupe Faletau of Bath runs with the ball during the Aviva Premiership match between Wasps and Bath Rugby at The Ricoh Arena on October 1, 2017 in Coventry, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)George North – Credit: Getty ImagesLEICESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 30: Jonny May of Leicester Tigers celebrates scoring their second try during the Aviva Premiership match between Leicester Tigers and Exeter Chiefs at Welford Road on September 30, 2017 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)
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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – SEPTEMBER 30: Players of Argentina sing the National Anthem prior a match between Argentina and New Zealand as part of Rugby Championship 2017 at Jose Amalfitani Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Gabriel Rossi/Getty Images)BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – SEPTEMBER 30: The All Blacks perform the haka prior to a match between Argentina and New Zealand as part of Rugby Championship 2017 at Jose Amalfitani Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Gabriel Rossi/Getty Images)BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – SEPTEMBER 30: Vaea Fifita of New Zealand evades a tackle during a match between Argentina and New Zealand as part of Rugby Championship 2017 at Jose Amalfitani Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Daniel Jayo/Getty Images)BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA – SEPTEMBER 30: Kurtley Beale of the Wallabies charges upfield during the Rugby Championship 2017 match between South Africa and Australia at Toyota Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images/Getty Images)BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA – SEPTEMBER 30: Israel Folau of the Wallabies during the Rugby Championship 2017 match between South Africa and Australia at Toyota Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images/Getty Images)BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA – SEPTEMBER 30: Elton Jantjies of the Springboks during the Rugby Championship 2017 match between South Africa and Australia at Toyota Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images/Getty Images)BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA – SEPTEMBER 30: A Zulu issues a challenge during the Rugby Championship 2017 match between South Africa and Australia at Toyota Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Pretorius/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
