Hurricanes wing Fehi Fineanganofo scored a second consecutive hattrick of tries to help take his side to a huge 52-14 victory over the Reds in Wellington.

Josh Moorby celebrated his return to Wellington with a hat-trick as the Hurricanes opened their season with a 52-10 win over Moana Pasifika.

The Highlanders have confirmed the signing of Angus Ta'avao for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, reinforcing the squad with seasoned experience