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Exeter beat Tigers to extend lead, Bristol see off Sarries to go second

Leaders Exeter Chiefs resumed the season with a win over Leicester Tigers, while Bristol left it late to down Saracens.

John Barclay has confirmed his 16-year professional career has come to an end after leaving Pro14 side Edinburgh.

The Reds came from behind to claim a bonus-point victory against a wasteful Rebels in Saturday's Super Rugby AU clash.

The final game of the season saw the Highlanders trump the Hurricanes in Dunedin on Saturday.

Marcus Smith caught the eye and mid-table Harlequins scored a narrow win over Sale Sharks as top-flight rugby union resumed in England.

The Waratahs secured back-to-back Super Rugby wins for the first time in almost a year and a half on the Gold Coast.

The Blues and the Crusaders' respective Super Rugby Aotearoa seasons are over after their match on Sunday was called off.

Former England scrum coach Neal Hatley has been promoted to take over as Bath head coach.

Trailing at half-time, the Crusaders overcame the Highlanders to dodge a make-or-break date with the Blues in Super Rugby Aotearoa.

The Waratahs scored 38 points without reply in the first half as they cut loose in the rain to thrash the Reds in Sydney.

The Hurricanes still have an outside shot at the Super Rugby Aotearoa title but it was another miserable day for the Chiefs.

The Brumbies came unstuck in the rain at Leichhardt Oval, where the Rebels scored four first-half tries.

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The influential Jordie Barrett has decided to stay in Wellington with the Hurricanes for another season.

The Dragons have added Jamie Roberts to their squad ahead of their return to Pro14 action this month.

Sunday's bonus-point win at Forsyth-Barr Stadium moved the Blues to 22 points, just two points adrift of Super Rugby leaders the Crusaders.