Damian McKenzie has become the Chiefs' highest try scorer in his side's demolision of Moana Pasifika 62-17 at Rotorua International Stadium.

Round 9 of Super Rugby Pacific is headlined by a top-of-the-table clash between the Hurricanes and Blues at Hnry Stadium as part of Saturday's quad-header.

The Chiefs jagged the first try of the night when Waratahs fullback Sid Harvey, a goalkicking hero in last week's 30-28 win over the Brumbies, was unable to clean up a probing Xavier Rie kick as winger Kyren Taumoefolau pounced to score. A Josh Jacomb penalty extended the lead to 8-0, before the Waratahs had their only joy of the opening half when Harvey fielded a 20-metre pass from Max Jorgensen to cross in the left corner. Two more strikes from hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho

Round 8 of Super Rugby Pacific is filled with debuts and farewells as the six teams in action confirm their line-ups.

Josh Lord has extended his contract with New Zealand Rugby, the Chiefs and Taranaki through to the end of 2029.

The Blues have kept pace with the top of the table with a 40-15 win over the Fijian Drua at Eden Park.

Round 7 of Super Rugby Pacific has a few subtle changes to sides as they jostle for position on the points table.

The desire to play at a Rugby World Cup next year has helped Emoni Narawa' decide to stick with New Zealand rugby.

The Brumbies have celebrated James Slipper's milestone match in thrilling fashion with a comeback to defeat the Chiefs 33-24.

Super Rugby Pacific Round Six will see Brumbies prop James Slipper break the all-time appearance record in his 203rd game against the Chiefs in Canberra.

Super Rugby Pacific round five has the Chiefs on a bye, the Hurricanes with key players available, while the Crusaders don't want to lose to the Highlanders twice in a season.

Significant wins for the New Zealand sides in round four of Super Rugby Pacific with half century scorelines.

The Chiefs and Moana Pasifika are taking Super Rugby Pacific to Rotorua as the new location for their Round 9 Super Rugby Pacific match.

Will Jordan is back to his best for the Crusaders as they face the Blues at Eden Park in Round 4 of Super Rugby PHOTO: SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC The Chiefs start round round four with a home game against Moana Pasifika with both needing to bounce back from losses last week. Damian McKenzie is named to start at first five while recently signed Cortez Ratima is inside him at halfback. LATEST HEADLINES: Greg Peters steps down from NZRL Dave Ren nie new All Blacks coach Daikin cycling

All Blacks halfback Cortez Ratima has signed to stay with New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs to the end of 2028.

In a rematch of the 2025 Super Rugby final, the Crusaders scored 36 unanswered points to stun the hosts and get their first win of the season 43-33.

Super Rugby round three and all clashes are important, but this weekend is especially juicy with a number of the games.

Away winners in the second round of Super Rugby Pacific, but both victors didn't cement the victories quite how they wanted.

It's round two of Super Rugby Pacific, but the first game of the season for the Hurricanes as they already juggle injuries in some key positions against Moana Pasifika

All Black Cortez Ratima guides the Chiefs to a comeback 19-15 win over the Blues in Super Rugby Pacific.