London Irish handled challenging conditions impressively to win at Harlequins, while champions Saracens were too good for Sale Sharks.
Mark Keohane, in the the Cape Times and IOL, writes that South African Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus must continue to entertain, educate and inspire with...
The Brumbies looked to be heading for victory following a Folau Fainga'a hat-trick, but they were unable to hold off the Highlanders.
Stuart Hogg was among the scorers on his Exeter Chiefs return as Gloucester were beaten at home.
It was a record-breaking outing for Munster in Pro14 action on Friday, while Glasgow Warriors were also big winners.
The 20th annual Laureus World Sports Awards will take place on Monday in Berlin, with Lionel Messi and Liverpool in the hunt.
Andrew Kellaway scored two tries against his former club, the Waratahs, to give the Rebels a valuable win in Melbourne.
Worcester Warriors posted an update on Michael Fatialofa, while Saracens announced a pledge towards his recovery fund.
Allianz admitted it was a "difficult decision" to cease their sponsorship of disgraced Premiership champions Saracens.
There was mixed news from head coach Eddie Jones for England on the injury front on Thursday.