Blitzboks finish sixth in Hamilton 7s after France, Ireland defeats
The Blitzboks crashed out of the Hamilton Sevens after losing 22-17 to France in the quarter-finals on Saturday evening.
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McFarland eyes European showdown with Leinster
Ulster head coach Dan McFarland was thrilled as his side ended their losing run to book a place in the Champions Cup last-16 by beating Sale at Kingspan Stadium.
Former Canada coach leads Kenya past Canadian men at New Zealand 7s
Kenya, under former Canada coach Damian McGrath, defeated the Canadian men 21-5 on Saturday in consolation play at the HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton, New Zealand.
Second-half storm sends Ulster through to last 16
Second-half tries from Rob Herring and Duane Vermeulen put Ulster through to the European Champions Cup knockout stages as a 22-11 win over Sale Sharks also ended their losing run.
Connacht miss out on home tie after defeat
Connacht have missed out on a home fixture in the round of 16 of the Heineken Challenge Cup after they went down 35-21 to Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park.
'We were definitely just a little bit off' - Cullen
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says his side "dug themselves out" of a hole, after a late flurry of tries saw them beat Racing 92 36-10 at the Aviva Stadium.
Leinster prove too good for battling Racing 92 to top Pool A
With Leinster having picked up maximum points in their opening three games, and Racing stumbling their way through the pool stages, this game oddly came in under the radar.