Tamaiti Williams will miss the rest of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season after being diagnosed with discitis, an infection in one of the discs in his spine.
The Hurricanes produced a dominant performance in Wellington to defeat the Queensland Reds 52-14 and strengthen their position at the top of the Super Rugby Pacific table.
The NSW Waratahs were left to rue a long list of missed first-half chances as the Blues stormed back for a 35-20 Super Rugby Pacific win at Allianz Stadium in Sydney.
Queensland Reds produced a disciplined and clinical display to beat the Fijian Drua 21-6 at Churchill Park in Lautoka, securing their first-ever win in Fiji and stretching their winning run to four matches
The Fijian Drua secured a historic 42-27 victory over the ACT Brumbies at Four R Stadium in BaFour R Stadium, handing the Australian side their first-ever defeat against the Drua in Super Rugby Pacific.
The Crusaders secured a hard-fought 29-18 victory over the Highlanders in the South Island derby, overcoming poor discipline and three yellow cards to claim an important Super Rugby Pacific win.
Queensland Reds produced a strong late comeback to defeat the Waratahs 26-17 at Suncorp Stadium, securing their third consecutive Super Rugby Pacific victory.
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 Fijian Drua secured their first win of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season with a 25-20 victory over the Hurricanes in torrential conditions in Lautoka.