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So a few big statements made tonight across the codes.

In the Super Rugby Melbourne Rebels ended a three-year hoodoo for Australian rugby, winning a first game on NZ soil in over 1000 days as they downed the Blues. Conference rivals the Waratahs then edged a fifteen-try spectacle against the Reds, as the Crusaders also continued their winning run.

In the AFL, Richmond, Melbourne and Geelong all scored big and emphatic wins, while the Hawks shaded an absolute thriller in Tasmania as they pipped the Power by just three points.

Sam Stosur crashed out of Roland Garros going down to world No3 Garbine Muguruza, while the Lightning raced up the Super Netball table with a near-virtuoso solo hand from Caitlin Bassett, who like LeBron landed a remarkable 51 points for her side.

The Eels doldrums continue in the NRL, but at least it meant a return to the winners circle for the Knights. Thanks as always for your company - we’ll see you next Saturday, when Sportwatch, like Herbie, will ride again.