Ulster secured a convincing 47-13 bonus-point win over Benetton, while Leinster battled past the Dragons 24-10 in Friday's Round Six United Rugby Championship action.
Sharks boss John Plumtree was left wallowing in the mire following a 17-all draw with the Dragons in the second round of the United Rugby Championship on Friday.
The Dragons and Sharks fought to a gripping 17-17 draw in their URC clash in Newport on Friday night, ultimately sharing the points after a bruising contest in dreadful conditions.
The Sharks and Dragons go head-to-head in the second round of the United Rugby Championship at Rodney Parade in Newport on Friday night.
The Bulls delivered a top-class attacking display at Loftus Versfeld to thrash the Dragons 55–15 in their final round-robin match of the United Rugby Championship.
The Bulls are leaving nothing to chance as they host Dragons RFC at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in round 18 of the United Rugby Championship.