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The Sharks moved top of the Super Rugby standings with a resounding win over the Jaguares, while the Bulls ended their wait for a victory.
Exeter Chiefs have returned to the Premiership summit, while Wasps and Saracens also celebrated victories.
Matthew J Watkins won 18 caps for Wales in the 2000s, before battling cancer, and his death left his former clubs "deeply saddened".
The Hurricanes played the latter stages of their loss to the Blues with 12 men as ill-discipline cost them in a 24-15 Super Rugby defeat.
Sam James and Denny Solomona were among Sale Sharks' try-scorers as Steve Diamond's side beat London Irish to go top of the Premiership.
Benetton Treviso were prevented from playing at home last weekend because of the coronavirus, but returned to action by beating the Dragons.
An unnamed Scotland Women player has contracted the coronavirus following the team's visit to northern Italy.
Grand Slam hopefuls France have made two changes for their match with Scotland, who have Fraser Brown poised to win his 50th cap.
England overlook Mako Vunipola as a coronavirus precaution, yet he will play for Saracens against Leicester Tigers.
The Brumbies rolled the Sunwolves 47-14, while the Reds came just short of the Crusaders in a 24-20 defeat and the Chiefs hammered home-side Waratahs 51-14...
