The Chiefs produced one of the most dramatic wins of the Super Rugby Pacific season, beating the Hurricanes 22-17 in Super Point after a fierce top-of-the-table clash in Hamilton.
All Blacks halfback Cortez Ratima has committed his future to New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs, signing a new deal that will keep him in Hamilton through to the end of 2028.
The Crusaders produced a stunning turnaround to defeat the Chiefs 43-33 in Hamilton, overturning an early deficit in a rematch of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific final.
The Chiefs held off a spirited Highlanders fightback to secure a 26-23 victory in Dunedin, extending their winning streak over their southern rivals to eight matches.
All Blacks centre Quinn Tupaea has committed his future to New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs, signing a new contract that will keep him in the country until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.