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Stormers top after beating Waratahs

Stormers wing Gio Aplon takes on the Waratahs defence. (AAP)

The Stormers have returned to the top of the Super Rugby table with a hard-fought victory over New South Wales at Newlands.

Match stats: Stormers v Waratahs

African clash: Sharks beat Cheetahs in Bloemfontein

Amazing career: Thorn wins Euro Cup with Leinster

Cooper sparks Reds to win over Lions

Quade Cooper has enjoyed an impressive return in Queensland's win over the Lions at Suncorp Stadium.

Match stats: Reds v Lions

AB winger: Jane ruled out for six weeks

Asian title: Japan claim fifth straight

Crusaders rebound to crush Blues

The Crusaders have rebounded from their shock loss to the Rebels with a crushing win over the Blues.

Match stats: Crusaders v Blues

Crucial win: Highlanders hold on to upset Bulls

Match stats: Highlanders v Bulls

Western Force captain David Pocock. (Getty)

Pocock defends Western Force coaches

David Pocock says the Force need to execute instructions of the coaches better to end a losing streak.

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Michael Hooper of the Brumbies climbs high to claim a kick. (Getty)

Brumbies win epic over Hurricanes

The Brumbies pulled off an epic win over the Hurricanes to strengthen their position at the top of the Aussie conference.

Match stats: Hurricanes v Brumbies

Form worry: Cooper reveals comeback fears

Cap squeeze: Rebels lure Wallaby Higginbotham

Waratahs hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau. (Getty-file)

Waratahs fading Super hopes take big hit

NSW is set for another blow with hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau to be ruled out of the must-win clash against the Stormers.

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