Crusaders have made a statement of intent as they blanked out Rebels 39-0 in the latest round of the Super Rugby Pacific in Christchurch on Friday.

Super Rugby Pacific board has confirmed Jack Mesley as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer.

Australia have suffered a setback ahead of the Test series against Wales with centre Jordan Petaia sidelined by a shoulder injury.

Crusaders chief executive Colin Mansbridge has backed head coach Rob Penney despite a poor performance in the ongoing Super Rugby Pacific season.

Blues came up with a dominating seven try performance as they trounced Brumbies 46-7 in the 9th round of the Super Rugby Pacific at Eden Park on Saturday.

Queensland Reds duoTate McDermott and Fraser McReight have been handed three-week suspensions following their red card incidents in the recently concluded Super Rugby Pacific game against Moana Pasifika.

Blues forward Cameron Suafoa has decided to take break from rugby as he continues his battle against cancer.

Leinster progressed to the semi-final of the Investec Champions Cup as they defeated La Rochelle 40-13 in the quater-final at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

TJ Perenara went into the record books as Hurricanes defeated Chiefs 36-23 in the latest round of the Super Rugby Pacific at Sky Stadium on Saturday.

Moana Pasifika defeated Queensland Reds with a slender 17-14 margin in the latest round of the Super Rugby Pacific at Semenoff Stadium on Friday.

Fijian Drua scrum-half Frank Lomani has been handed a six-week suspension following his red card incident in the recently concluded Super Rugby Pacific game against Melbourne Rebels.

Blues moved to the top as they trounced Western Force 50-3 in the latest round of the Super Rugby Pacific at Eden Park in Auckland on Friday.

Filipo Daugunu scored a try in the closing stage as Melbourne Rebels edged out Waratahs 27-21 in the sixth round of the Super Rugby Pacific at Allianz Stadium on Friday.

Crusaders have managed to end their losing streak as they defeated Chiefs with a 37-26 margin in the latest round of the Super Rugby Pacific at Apollo Projects Stadium on Friday.

Rugby Australia and NSW Waratahs have announced that Max Jorgensen has signed a contract extension until at least the end of 2026.

Highlanders centre Tanielu Tele'a has been suspended for three games following his red card incident in the recently concluded Super Rugby Pacific game against Chiefs last weekend.

Blues have moved to the fourth position in the table as they defeated Crusaders 26-6 in the latest Super Rugby Pacific round at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday.

Hurricanes consolidated their position at the top as they defeated Rebels 54-28 in the latest round of the Super Rugby Pacific at Central Energy Trust Arena on Friday.

Crusaders head coach Rob Penney has urged his side to make a turn around after a horrendous start to the ongoing Super Rugby Pacific season.

Hurricanes have received a huge boost ahead of the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific clash against Melbourne Rebels with Brad Shields and Jordie Barrett set to make a return.