Australian Conference rivals the Brumbies and the Reds enjoyed big wins on Saturday, the leaders recovering from an outbreak of mumps.
The Brumbies looked to be heading for victory following a Folau Fainga'a hat-trick, but they were unable to hold off the Highlanders.
Irae Simone set the ball rolling for the battling Brumbies in a fine win over the Rebels, while the Sharks dazzled against the Highlanders.
The Sharks ended a poor recent run against the Bulls with a 23-15 win over their South African rivals in Friday's Super Rugby clash.
Sale Sharks saw off a La Rochelle side who were let down by Pierre Bourgarit, as the English team sealed a first European win...
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It will be a family affair at Sale Sharks next season after twins Daniel and Jean-Luc du Preez agreed to join brother Robert.
The Bulls gave the Hurricanes a big test but fell short, while the Brumbies ensured there will be no South African sides in the...
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A dramatic 12-9 win over the Stormers secured the Sharks' spot in the Super Rugby play-offs, where they will be joined by the Bulls.
Sebastian Cancelliere and Emiliano Boffelli each scored two tries apiece as the Jaguares wrapped up a deserved win against the Sharks.
Vaea Fifita's red card for a high tackle on Dan du Preez was not overturned at a SANZAAR judicial committee hearing.
The Blues have now suffered 10 consecutive losses to the Crusaders after Super Rugby's leaders edged a tense Christchurch encounter.
There will be three Du Preez brothers - including twins - and identical Curry twins at Sale Sharks next season.
Scrum-half Brad Weber dotted down in either half as the Chiefs beat the Sharks 29-23 to record just their fourth Super Rugby win this...
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The Sharks were leading the Super Rugby champions when the final hooter sounded, but Mitch Hunt's late intervention denied them.
Jordie Barrett scored two tries and laid on another in an emphatic win for the Hurricanes and the Sharks made a great start to...
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A second-half fightback was needed for the Hurricanes to avoid a shock defeat to the Sunwolves in Super Rugby.