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In his final game for the Crusaders, All Blacks star Kieran Read helped the Christchurch-based side to a third straight Super Rugby title.
With some fine kicking from Richie Mo'unga, the Crusaders beat a resilient Jaguares side 19-3 to win a third straight Super Rugby title.
Centre Sonny Bill Williams has suffered another injury setback a fortnight before New Zealand's clash with Argentina.
Injury has denied Ryan Crotty a Crusaders farewell after he was ruled out of Saturday's Super Rugby final against Jaguares.
Joe Marler has been named in Eddie Jones' 35-man Rugby World Cup training squad after indicating he was ready to return to England duty.
Christian Lealiifano has been included in Australia's 34-man squad for the Rugby Championship opener against South Africa on July 20.
Vereniki Goneva will remain in the Premiership after Harlequins signed the 35-year-old Fiji international.
Wallabies lock Rob Simmons is remaining with the Waratahs, re-signing with Rugby Australia (RA).
New Zealand boss Steve Hansen gave a glimpse of his World Cup plans as he picked four new faces for clashes with Argentina and South Africa.
Warren Gatland is set to take over the Chiefs on a four-year deal that will allow him to coach the British and Irish Lions in 2021.
Gonzalo Quesada led the Jaguares into the Super Rugby final with a dominant triumph over the Brumbies.
The last two Super Rugby titles have been won by the Crusaders and they are on track for a hat-trick after downing the Hurricanes.
A fast start helped the Jaguares brush past the Brumbies in the Super Rugby semi-finals.
Having failed to reach a settlement over his sacking, Israel Folau and Rugby Australia look destined for a court battle.
The Chiefs announced the appointment of Warren Gatland as their head coach on a four-year deal.
Having been sacked for a breach of contract, Israel Folau is seeking an apology from Rugby Australia.
