Clermont still lead the way in Top 14, but Stade Francais remain on their heels after a late win over Montpellier.
Munster overturned a 14-point deficit to beat Glasgow Warriors thanks to Rory Scannell's monster penalty with the final play.
Akker van der Merwe and Tyler Paul crossed as the Sharks won their eighth Currie Cup, defeating defending champions Western Province.
Australia were soundly beaten by the All Blacks, but Michael Cheika saw positives with three Tests to come in Europe next month.
Beauden Barrett scored his sixth try in three Tests against Australia this year as the All Blacks completed a Bledisloe Cup clean sweep.
Leon Fukofuka's extra-time try saw Auckland seal an amazing win over Canterbury to claim the Mitre 10 Cup title.