RUGBY UNION
The Auckland Blues have recovered from a lapse after half time to beat Queensland Reds 35-22 at Suncorp Stadium, gaining an important bonus point.
Sharks and France fly half Frederic Michalak will miss the remainder of the Super 14 season and French southern tour.
The NSW Waratahs have steamrolled their way into second place on the Super 14 ladder thanks to a comprehensive 25-10 win over the Sharks.
A try in the last minute to Christian Lealiifano has secured the ACT Brumbies a 28-21 win over the last placed Lions in their Super 14 match at Canberra Stadium.
 Ewen McKenzie has responded to suggestions his Waratahs coaching job is on the line in the only way he knows: With the siege mentality that served him best as a Wallabies prop.