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Keith Mackenzie casts his predictions for what could be a pivotal round of PRO12 action, as things heat up at the top of the table

A late drop goal from Marc Sneyd handed Hull a remarkable 17-16 victory over St Helens at Langtree Park on Friday night.

A superb first-half performance helped Warrington record a 28-16 victory over Wigan in a top-of-the-table Super League clash at the DW Stadium on Friday night.

Ulster climbed above Munster into fourth place in the Guinness PRO12 table after defeating leaders Connacht 18-10 on Friday night.

A scrappy 29-0 bonus point win moved Edinburgh ahead of Glasgow in the push for the Scottish spot in next season's Champions Cup.

Crusaders ran in six tries, including a hat-trick from Ryan Crotty, to defeat the in-form Lions 43-37 in their Super Rugby clash.

Bath lost Anthony Watson to a red card as Saracens sauntered to a 30-10 win in an ill-tempered Aviva Premiership encounter at the Rec.

Ospreys spoiled Taulupe Faletau's farewell party with a 26-20 victory over Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade

Daryl Powell says Sunday's Super League clash with Huddersfield marks the start of an important period for Castleford.

The South African Ruby Union (SARU) will announce the new Springbok head coach on April 12 and Allister Coetzee is strong favourite to get the job.

Toulon full-back Leigh Halfpenny has not recovered from a right knee operation and will miss next weekend's Champions Cup quarter-final against Racing 92.

Bradley Davies returns to the Wasps starting XV for Sunday's visit of Northampton to the Ricoh Arena.

Samson Lee returns for the Scarlets for their PRO12 derby clash with the Ospreys' on Saturday, live on Sky Sports 1 HD.

Johnny Sexton returns to the Leinster team for Saturday's crunch derby against Munster at the Aviva Stadium, live on Sky Sports 3 HD.

Cardiff Blues have signed Hurricanes centre Willis Halaholo on a long-term contract.

Wales prop Paul James is facing a spell on the sidelines after undergoing eye surgery.

Watch Dan Pryor finish off this spectacular Super Rugby team try as the Highlanders beat the Western Force.

All the team news ahead of Saturday's Aviva Premiership fixtures including Leicester v Gloucester.

Widnes head coach Denis Betts believes Catalans Dragons are starting to find consistency after failing to live up to expectations in recent years.

Wakefield will aim to make it three straight Super League wins for the first time since July 2013 when they host Salford.

All Blacks Israel Dagg will take his first steps towards a return to Super Rugby, and ultimately a possible recall to the national side, this weekend during a club match in Christchurch.