Highlanders came up with an impressive performance as they went on to beat Hurricanes 38-21 in the final game of the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday.
Waratahs registered their second consecutive win as they defeated Western Force 8-28 in the seventh round of the Super Rugby AU at Cbus Super Stadium on Friday.
Hurricanes will miss the services of TJ Perenara for the final round of the Super Rugby Aotearoa game against Highlanders to be played in Dunedin on Saturday.
Hurricanes head coach Jason Holland said the players have not showed reluctance to play the final round game of Super Rugby Aotearoa against Highlanders despite a new outbreak of Covid-19 cases.
Crusaders have confirmed that prop Oli Jager has been cleared of serious neck injury following the recently concluded Super Rugby Aotearoa game against Highlanders.
Chiefs have confirmed that All Blacks captain Sam Cane will undergo return to play protocols after suffering an injury during the recently concluded Super Rugby Aotearoa game against Hurricanes last weekend.
Crusaders have extended their dominance as they defeated Highlanders 32-22 at Orangetheory Stadium on Sunday in the ninth round to win the Super Rugby Aotearoa title.
Crusaders went on to clinch the Super Rugby Aotearoa title after they went on to defeat Highlanders 32-22 in the ninth round at Orangetheory Stadium on Sunday.
Crusaders head coach Scott Robertson has confirmed the matchday squad for the ninth round of the Super Rugby Aotearoa game against Highlanders on what will be their final match of the season at home.
Chiefs have received a boost ahead of the Saturday's Super Rugby Aotearoa game against Hurricanes in Wellington with Luke Jacobson returning from injury.