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Sevu Reece and George Bridge scored twice as the Crusaders outclassed the Lions in Super Rugby on Friday.
New Zealand have been handed a boost after Richie Mo'unga committed his future to the All Blacks.
Israel Folau is soon to learn his fate from Rugby Australia and Kurtley Beale has concerns for his Waratahs team-mate.
Lood de Jager is to leave the Bulls and join Premiership side Sale Sharks, where the South Africa lock has signed a three-year contract.
Rugby Australia will hold a weekend hearing to determine whether its decision to terminate Israel Folau's contract can be upheld.
Thomas Banks' second-half try, converted by Christian Lealiifano, secured the Brumbies a 19-17 victory over the Stormers.
Kurtley Beale started at full-back in place of Israel Folau and the Waratahs showed great spirit to overcome the Rebels at the SCG.
A second-half fightback was needed for the Hurricanes to avoid a shock defeat to the Sunwolves in Super Rugby.
Facing the sack from Rugby Australia, Israel Folau requested a code of conduct hearing.
The RFU has issued England's Billy Vunipola with a formal warning for "conduct prejudicial to the interests of the union or the game".
After captaining the Reds, Australia and Harlequins, James Horwill is preparing for the final weeks of his career.
Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle said Israel Folau has been charged with a "high-level" code of conduct breach.
Israel Folau's Australia and Waratahs future is still unclear, but he remains unrepentant about his controversial social media posts.
The Sharks gave another demonstration of their inconsistent at Kings Park, where the Jaguares ran riot with a seven-try drubbing.
Lachlan Boshier crossed twice as the Chiefs overcame the Blues in Hamilton. In Canberra, the Brumbies were 31-20 winners over the Lions.
Billy Vunipola's support of Israel Folau has been condemned by the Rugby Football Union and Saracens.
