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Newcastle kept their Aviva Premiership play-off dreams alive with a dramatic 35-30 victory over Sale, whose own hopes of a top-four finish took a hit.

Benetton produced a hugely impressive performance to defeat Leinster, while Edinburgh, Zebre and Cardiff Blues also secured fine wins. The post PRO14 Wrap: Benetton stun leaders Leinster appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Lyon boosted their play-off prospects by overcoming Stade Francais while there were important wins for Oyonnax and Agen at the bottom. The post Top 14 Wrap: Lyon, Agen, Oyonnax and Clermont win appeared first on Planet R...

The Bulls moved up to third place in the South African conference with a 40-10 victory over the Sharks at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday. The post Bulls power past Sharks appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Northampton Saints shocked local rivals Leicester Tigers in the East Midlands derby while there were also wins for Gloucester and Wasps. The post Wins for Northampton, Gloucester and Wasps appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Edinburgh put eight tries past Scarlets at Murrayfield on Saturday in a 52-14 win to bring them within touching distance of a PRO14 playoff place and Champions Cup qualification.

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Chris Ashton broke the record for tries scored in a Top 14 season as Toulon defeated Montpellier 32-17 at the Orange Velodrome. The post Chris Ashton breaks record in Toulon win appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Former England wing Chris Ashton notched his 22nd Top 14 try of the season for Toulon on Saturday, and it was a marquee effort! 

Ulster and the Irish Rugby Union have suspended Craig Gilroy until April 26 for his role in the Paddy Jackson-Stuart Olding saga. The post Craig Gilroy suspended until April 26 appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Catch round-ups and highlights from all of Saturday's Super Rugby games from around the southern hemisphere below.

The Waratahs moved to the top of the Australian Conference with a 37-16 bonus-point victory over the Reds in Sydney on Saturday. The post Waratahs ease past Reds to go top appeared first on Planet Rugby.

Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding have been sacked by Ulster and the Irish Rugby Football Union following a review of their recent rape trial. The post Ulster, IRFU sack Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding appeared first on Pl...

Scarlets hooker Emyr Phillips has confirmed that he will retire at the end of the season, having made over 150 appearances for the region. The post Emyr Phillips to hang up boots appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The Highlanders retained their unbeaten home record when they claimed a 43-17 victory over the Brumbies in Dunedin on Saturday. The post Six-try Highlanders put Brumbies to the sword appeared first on Planet Rugby.

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The Jaguares returned to winning ways when they claimed a 25-22 come-from-behind victory over the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday. The post Jaguares come from behind to down Rebels appeared first on Planet Rugby.

The Blues got their Super Rugby campaign back on track when they claimed a hard-fought 24-10 win over the Sunwolves in Tokyo on Saturday. The post Blues see off Sunwolves to end winless streak appeared first on Planet Ru...

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There were wins for Munster, Glasgow and Ulster on Friday in Round 20 of the Guinness PRO14.