Greig Laidlaw landed a 79th-minute penalty to secure Scotland a dramatic victory over Italy at the Stadio Olimpico.
The Crusaders only lost one match last season, but have already been beaten twice in 2018 after a derby loss to the Highlanders.
Edinburgh and Cardiff Blues both claimed wins to boost their respective playoff hopes in the Pro14 on Friday.
Lewis Moody says ending Ireland's hopes of a Grand Slam will not be England's focus in the Six Nations finale at Twickenham.
Eddie Jones' Wales slur was "probably a poor choice of words", Alun Wyn Jones said on Friday.
Joe Schmidt said it would be a "crushing scenario" if Ireland were soundly beaten by England at Twickenham.
Ahead of Wales' final Six Nations match, Alun Wyn Jones has signed a new NDC, meaning he will continue to represent the Ospreys.
The Bulls led at half-time but the Chiefs fought back to claim a thrilling Super Rugby victory in Waikato.
After attending England training this week, official Marius van der Westhuizen has been replaced for the Six Nations clash with Ireland.
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Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt says Eddie Jones' offensive comments are "not directly relevant" to his side.
World-Cup winner Ben Franks will join Northampton Saints for a new era under Chris Boyd next season.
Comments from Eddie Jones may have irritated Ireland, but the England coach does not believe they will provide additional motivation.
Ireland are chasing a Six Nations Grand Slam at Twickenham and Joe Schmidt has made only one change to his XV to face England.
Owen Farrell and Richard Wigglesworth will be England's starting half-backs against Ireland after George Ford and Danny Care were benched.
Italy's one change to face Scotland sees Jake Polledri set for an international debut, while Sergio Parisse reaches another landmark.