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Handre Pollard of the bulls is tackled by Christian Lealiifano and Nic White of the Brumbies during the round 16 Super Rugby match between the Brumbies and the Bulls at GIO Stadium on May 29, 2015 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

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Scott Fardy of the Brumbies is tackled during the round 16 Super Rugby match between the Brumbies and the Bulls at GIO Stadium on May 29, 2015 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

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Nic White of the Brumbies celebrates after Henry Speight scored a try during the round 16 Super Rugby match between the Brumbies and the Bulls at GIO Stadium on May 29, 2015 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

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Henry Speight of the Brumbies runs away to score a try during the round 16 Super Rugby match between the Brumbies and the Bulls at GIO Stadium on May 29, 2015 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

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Lionel Cronje of the Sharks hands off Jack Debreczeni of the Rebels during the Super Rugby match between the Sharks and Melbourne Rebels at Growthpoint Kings Park on May 29, 2015 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

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Scott Higginbotham (captain) of the Rebels during the Super Rugby match between the Sharks and Melbourne Rebels at Growthpoint Kings Park on May 29, 2015 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

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JP Pietersen of the Sharks drops the ball on the try line during the Super Rugby match between the Sharks and Melbourne Rebels at Growthpoint Kings Park on May 29, 2015 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

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Nic Stirzaker of the Rebels tackling Jean Deysel with Matt Stevens of the Sharks during the Super Rugby match between the Sharks and Melbourne Rebels at Growthpoint Kings Park on May 29, 2015 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

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Will Genia of the Reds passes the ball during the round 16 Super Rugby match between the Western Force and the Queensland Reds at nib Stadium on May 30, 2015 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

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Quade Cooper of the Reds takes a penalty kick during the round 16 Super Rugby match between the Western Force and the Queensland Reds at nib Stadium on May 30, 2015 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

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Nick Cummins of the Force looks on after being defeated during the round 16 Super Rugby match between the Western Force and the Queensland Reds at nib Stadium on May 30, 2015 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

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James O'Connor of the Reds fends off Luke Burton of the Force during the round 16 Super Rugby match between the Western Force and the Queensland Reds at nib Stadium on May 30, 2015 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

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Stokkies Hanekom of the Lions during the Super Rugby match between the Lions and Waratahs at Emirates Airline Park on May 30, 2015 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

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Israel Folau of the Waratahs during the Super Rugby match between the Lions and Waratahs at Emirates Airline Park on May 30, 2015 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

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Ruan Combrinck celebrates with Elton Jantjies of the Lions during the Super Rugby match between the Lions and Waratahs at Emirates Airline Park on May 30, 2015 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

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Super Rugby round 16 in pictures

The Brumbies put pressure on the Waratahs' grip on top spot.

Super Rugby round 16 in pictures

By Curtis Figon & Anthony Difederico Jun 1 2015 11:50AM

By Curtis Figon & Anthony Difederico

Jun 1 2015 11:50AM

The Brumbies put pressure on the Waratahs' grip on top spot.

The results were mixed over the weekend for the Australian teams in round 16.

The Brumbies won a hard fought battle in the nation's capital against the Bulls. The win keeps them in the playoff race and also puts pressure on the Waratahs for the top spot in the Australian conference.

The Rebels lost a tough match away in South Africa against the Sharks by 4 points.

The Reds left the Force rooted to the foot of the ladder as Quade Cooper showed glimpses of his very best, as he tries to stake his claim for World Cup selection.

The Waratahs managed to keep their grip of the leadership in the conference but it was loosened heavily by the Lions as they got over the New South Welshmen at home in South Africa.

Scoreboard:

ACT Brumbies 22-16 Bulls (NZ)

Sharks (SA) 25-21 Melbourne Rebels

Western Force 10-32 QLD Reds

Lions (SA) 27-22 NSW Waratahs

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