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Lam and Riccitelli sign Hurricanes extensions

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.

The Crusaders kept up their reputation for strong away form as they defeated the Jaguares in Argentina in ruthless fashion.

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.

Ruthless Saracens scored nine tries in their latest thrashing of Northampton Saints, while London Irish eased to victory at Harlequins.

The Blues came closing to claiming a long-awaited win over the Chiefs, but a late penalty try denied them at Waikato Stadium.

Wasps' Danny Cipriani has calmed fears over the head injury he sustained against Sale Sharks on Friday.

Wasps looked to have done just enough to hang on against Sale, before Marland Yarde won the game for the Sharks in thrilling fashion.

Edinburgh were beaten at home by Ulster in the Pro14, while the Ospreys thumped Connacht in Swansea.