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

Highlanders denied a place in Super Rugby Pacific's top-six by a late ACT Brumbies try in Dunedin.

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

Hooker Codie Taylor scored four of the Crusaders' 11 tries as they farewelled the Addington Venue, Apollo Projects Stadium a huge 69-26 defeat of Fijian Drua.

Blues and former Māori All Blacks forward Cameron Suafoa has shared difficult news with the rugby world.

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.

Highlanders wing Caleb Tangitau has powered his side to a 39-19 win over Moana Pasifika in a disrupted Super Rugby Pacific game at North Harbour Stadium..

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

The Blues have confirmedJason Holland as head coach for the 2027 Super Rugby season, on a three-year contract.

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

Hurricanes head coach Clark Laidlaw has re-signed with the frnachise through to the end of the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.

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.

The Blues have claimed cross-city bragging rights with a 43-7 win over Moana Pasifika at Eden Park to round out Super Rugby Pacific round five..

The Crusaders have overcome three yellow cards and a tenacious Highlanders side 29-18 to win their Super Rugby Pacific South Island derby in Christchurch.

A lacklustre first half between the Hurricanes and Western Force had a visitors go to the halftime breaker 8-5 ahead at McLean Park.

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.

The Blues have reignited their season with a 29-13 Suepr Rugby Pacific win over the Crusaders at Eden Park.

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