The Hurricanes were without Beauden Barrett against the Sharks but Ihaia West came good by kicking a game-winning conversion.
World Rugby was "deeply concerned" about the circumstances surrounding the Belgium versus Spain qualifier last month.
Australia full-back Israel Folau has caused another stir with a homophobic Instagram post.
Wales are looking at Wayne Pivac as a possible replacement for Warren Gatland in 2019, according to the Scarlets coach.
Pro14 side the Scarlets released a statement saying they will look into claims that La Rochelle players were subjected to racial abuse.
Leo Cullen felt there were "three or four" occasions where Saracens hit Jonathan Sexton with late shots, but Mark McCall defended his side.
There will be new European Champions Cup winners this year after Leinster dumped Saracens out in Dublin.
Sam Whitelock and Jack Goodhue both scored tries as the Crusaders turned around a half-time deficit to beat the Lions in Johannesburg.
The Waratahs' 24-17 victory over the Brumbies came at a price as Israel Folau picked up a hamstring injury at Canberra Stadium.
The semi-final line-up in the European Challenge Cup is complete, after Gloucester and Cardiff Blues reached the last four on Saturday.
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Stade Francais' reign as European Challenge Cup holders is over after defeat to Pau, who joined Newcastle Falcons in the semi-finals.
The Hurricanes scored 42 points without reply against the Rebels, Ben Lam the star of the show with two tries in each half.
The Scarlets have shown they have the talent to win the European Champions Cup, according to former Wales international Shane Williams.
Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding were cleared of rape charges at Belfast Crown Court on Wednesday.
Henry Speight signed an extension with Rugby Australia to remain with the Wallabies and Brumbies.