Clermont still lead the way in Top 14, but Stade Francais remain on their heels after a late win over Montpellier.
Munster overturned a 14-point deficit to beat Glasgow Warriors thanks to Rory Scannell's monster penalty with the final play.
Akker van der Merwe and Tyler Paul crossed as the Sharks won their eighth Currie Cup, defeating defending champions Western Province.
Australia were soundly beaten by the All Blacks, but Michael Cheika saw positives with three Tests to come in Europe next month.
Beauden Barrett scored his sixth try in three Tests against Australia this year as the All Blacks completed a Bledisloe Cup clean sweep.
Leon Fukofuka's extra-time try saw Auckland seal an amazing win over Canterbury to claim the Mitre 10 Cup title.
Zebre stunned Edinburgh, Scarlets denied Southern Kings and there was landmark win for Ulster in Pro14 on Friday.
Warren Gatland is in New Zealand following the death of his father, but may be back for Wales' match against Scotland in Cardiff.
Manu Tuilagi is back in the England fold and Owen Farrell has talked up his international team-mate.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that 17 cap outside back Gio Aplon will be included in his squad for the end of year tour. Erasmus...