Beauden Barrett, Ben Lam and Ngani Laumape all scored tries as the Hurricanes defeated the Chiefs in Wellington.
England's results have tailed off alarmingly, but George Gregan thinks they will soon be back to winning ways under Eddie Jones.
Johan Goosen has come out of retirement and will make his Cheetahs debut in Pro14 against Munster on Friday.
Former Wales captain Gethin Jenkins says he still has plenty to offer Cardiff Blues in what will be his 14th season at the club.
Scotland fly-half Duncan Weir has become Worcester Warriors' 10th signing for next season after agreeing terms on a one-year deal.
Denny Solomona will miss the rest of the Premiership season after Sale announced they will not appeal against the winger's four-week ban.
Ben Lam, the leading try scorer in Super Rugby, and Ricky Riccitelli have signed deals until 2020 and 2021 respectively.
Rugby Australia chief executive Raelene Castle described Israel Folau as a "strong role model" after a controversial social media post.
Australia, Tonga and South Africa will play Tests against Wales in November, the Welsh Rugby Union has revealed.
Director of rugby John Kingston will depart Harlequins at the end of the season, the Premiership club have confirmed.
It was a tough outing for La Rochelle at Montpellier, as Racing 92 defended resolutely in their Top 14 beating of Toulon.
Exeter Chiefs are assured of a top-four finish in the Premiership after scoring six tries in an emphatic win over Gloucester.
Ireland are the Northern Hemisphere's form team, but Brian O'Driscoll is aware that may not still be the case when the World Cup begins.
Castres, Stade Francais, Lyon, Bordeaux-Begles and Agen were the winners on a busy day of Top 14 action.
Scarlets picked up an impressive win over Glasgow Warriors to keep the pressure on Leinster, while Benetton, Cheetahs and Munster also won.
Stormers were mauled by Lions in Super Rugby, with Madosh Tambwe the four-try hero.