New Zealand sweep all six matches for the second consecutive year, maintaining their 100% record since the competition was expanded to include
Argentina in
2012. Including the competition's previous history as the Tri Nations, it is the 10th title for the All Blacks.
Newcastle Falcons defeat
Bedford Blues 49–33 on aggregate in the two-legged final. As Newcastle were confirmed as meeting the Premiership's minimum standards, they replaced the Premiership's bottom club,
London Welsh.
Oyonnax automatically promoted to Top 14 as champion. Brive also earn promotion as winner of playoffs between the next four teams. They replaced the bottom two teams in Top 14,
Agen and
Mont-de-Marsan.
Premiership Final, October 26 at
Westpac Stadium,
Wellington: Canterbury defeat
Wellington 29–13 to claim their sixth consecutive title in New Zealand's top level, and 11th overall.