The top-placed Hurricanes won the opening qualifying final 66-12, scoring five tries before the break to quickly snuff out the prospect of a hoodoo-busting effort from Stephen Larkham's men.

The Hurricanes have retaken the top of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder with a 38-31 win over the Crusaders in Wellington denting the defending champions home final hopes

The table-topping Hurricanes have blitzed the Brumbies 45-12 in Super Round in Christchurch.

Wallace Sititi was the hero for the Chiefs, crossing four minutes into Super Point for a 22-17 win over the Hurricanes.

Super Rugby round 10 starts in Auckland with All Blacks Patrick Tuipulotu and Dalton Papali'i named for the Blues to face the Highlanders and then NSW Waratahs hosting Moana Pasifika in Sydney.

Eight NPC teams will welcome back members of the current All Blacks squad when round 8 kicks off this Friday, with thirteen players released to play for their provincial teams.

Sixteen members of the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad will represent their Provincial Unions in the Bunnings Warehouse National Provincial Championship this weekend.

The Hurricanes win a Super Rugby Pacific thriller, holding on for a 20-18 win over the Highlanders.

All Blacks back Ruben Love recommits to Hurricanes and NZ Rugby through to the end of 2028.

The Fijian Drua continued their hot streak, handing the Super Rugby Pacific-leading Chiefs their first loss.

Hooker Codie Taylor and first-five Beauden Barrett will miss the All Blacks' test against Ireland.

The All Blacks have started their Northern Tour with a 64-19 test victory over Japan in Yokohama.

Blues lock Patrick Tuipulotu will captain the All Blacks for the first time when they take on Japan in Yokohama this Saturday.

A total of 14 players from the All Blacks squad announced this week will be available to represent their teams in the NPC quarterfinals.

Twelve All Blacks will represent their provincial sides this weekend during Round 6 of the NPC.

Ruben Love, Sam Cane and Josh Lord included in All Blacks' Rugby Championship squad.