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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 05: Captain Dalton Papalii of the Blues leads his team out for the round 3 Super Rugby Pacific match between the Blues and the Chiefs at Eden Park on March 05, 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Dave Rowland/Getty Images)

Highlights: Chiefs’ late miss hands Blues victory in Auckland

The Blues spoiled Brad Weber’s 100th appearance for the Chiefs as they held on for a thrilling two-point win at Eden Park on Saturday.

Dobson: Nel citing ‘mind-blowing’

Stormers coach John Dobson says he was gobsmacked when he found out that Ruhan Nel had been cited for his tackle on Connacht flyhalf Conor Fitzgerald last week.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Luca Sighniolfi/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12824431aj) Benetton Rugby vs Cell C Sharks. Sharks' Aphelele Fassi and Lorenzo Cannone of Benetton United Rugby Championship, Stadio Monigo, Treviso, Italy - 26 Feb 2022

Watch: Embrose ate inembe instead of ProNutro!

Look back at some of the best tries from this past weekend’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship action with the isiXhosa commentary team behind the mic.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 26: Marcus Smith of England shakes hands with Alex Dombrandt of England after the final whistle during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium on February 26, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Highlights: England end Wales’ title defence

Marcus Smith’s boot and a try from Alex Dombrandt helped England keep their Six Nations title hopes alive with a victory over reigning champions Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.

France's Antoine Dupont with the Auld Alliance Trophy after winning the Guinness Six Nations match at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. Picture date: Saturday February 26, 2022. (Photo by Jane Barlow/PA Images via Getty Images)

Highlights: France thrash Scotland at Murrayfield

France ensured they remain on course for the Grand Slam and a first Six Nations title since 2010 following their comfortable victory over Scotland on Saturday.

Highlights: Lions, Stormers make Irish sweat

Despite putting in spirited displays, yellow cards and a failure to capitalise on attacking opportunities cost the Lions and Stormers in #VodacomURC defeats by Leinster and Connacht, respectively.

Highlights: Bulls, Sharks complete Italian job

The Vodacom Bulls ran in six tries to beat Zebre Parma, while the Sharks also secured a full haul of log points in Treviso to move to the top of the South African log in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

SALFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Dan du Preez of Sale Sharks crashes through the tackle of Olly Cracknell and Nick Phipps of London Irish during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Sale Sharks and London Irish at AJ Bell Stadium on February 25, 2022 in Salford, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images for Sale Sharks)

Watch: Du Preez twins crash over Irish

Dan du Preez scored a brace of tries, while brother Jean-Luc also dotted down for the Sale Sharks, who held London Irish to a draw on Friday.

BATH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Tyrone Green of Harlequins runs with the ball during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Bath Rugby and Harlequins at The Recreation Ground on January 28, 2022 in Bath, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Watch: Green showcases superb soccer skills

Harlequins fullback Tyrone Green showed an excellent first touch to control the ball with his foot before scoring in Friday night’s Premiership victory over Worcester Warriors.

Highlights: Force thrash Rebels, Brumbies thump Drua

The Western Force scored an impressive bonus-point victory away over the Melbourne Rebels, while the Brumbies crushed newcomers the Fijian Drua in Canberra on Saturday.