A dramatic 12-9 win over the Stormers secured the Sharks' spot in the Super Rugby play-offs, where they will be joined by the Bulls.
Former All Blacks duo Sonny Bill Williams and Ma'a Nonu may have played their last games for the Blues on Saturday.
The Brumbies and the Hurricanes recorded contrasting victories on Saturday ahead of home quarter-finals.
Japanese visitors the Sunwolves were no match for the in-form Jaguares, who ran in eight tries to two in Buenos Aires on Friday.
Newcastle Knights will do everything in their power to keep Kalyn Ponga, with Michael Cheika eager to lure him to rugby union.
Not for the first time in the Cricket World Cup, Andre Russell was helped off the field with a knee injury.
Stephen Larkham has agreed to a new challenge with Irish province Munster, signing a deal until June 2022.
Shaun Stevenson scored a hat-trick of tries as the Chiefs tore apart the Rebels to qualify for the Super Rugby play-offs in style.
South Africa hooker Malcolm Marx will make a short-term move to Japan after the Rugby World Cup before returning to the Lions.
Tevita Kuridrani is staying with the Brumbies after re-signing with Rugby Australia until the end of 2020.