The Blues continued their salvage mission against Moana Pasifika while the Australian sides took four of the top six spots on the ladder after the Chiefs were knocked off in Sydney.
Sky Sports commentator and analyst Jeff Wilson said that he's starting to get nervous regarding the form of the All Blacks captain.
Round five of Super Rugby Pacific Fantasy could be considered a 'moving round' due to the huge scores of the Crusaders' back three. This is a game you would have had to turn off if you left them out of your side.
The Hurricanes know they've got an intense challenge on their hands as the reigning champions come to town, hungry for their first win of the season.
Super Rugby Pacific is only just underway for 2025, but it won't be long until people start talking about the first All Blacks squad this year, starting at home in a three match series against France in July.
Across the Tasman, the Kiwi sides are as strong as ever, but the competitiveness of all the teams means there is a buzz around the season.
Injured playmaker Ruben Love has described the departure of TJ Perenara as “the biggest loss” possible for the Hurricanes.
Super Rugby Pacific pre-season kicks off for the New Zealand teams this weekend as the Crusaders take on the Blues this Friday at a sold out Kirwee Rugby Club.
Every year there are players that have a change of scenery across New Zealand Super Rugby teams in search of more playing time and and the chance to establish their careers.
In 2024, Super Rugby fans were treated to many breakthrough players from the New Zealand franchises. We saw Chiefs loose forward Wallace Sititi go from unknown, to World Rugby Breakthrough 15’s Men’s Player of the Year. Hurricanes props Xavier Numia and Pasilo Tosi burst onto the scene, putting themselves in All Blacks contention.