The Hurricanes got a much-needed win over the Highlanders, the Crusaders put the Force to the sword and the Chiefs and Blues produced an all-time thriller in Hamilton.
Nigel Hotham, the brains behind Hamilton Boys High's world-class rugby programme, has stepped down as the school's first XV coach after a remarkable 21 years.
Round eight of Super Rugby Pacific saw more teams enjoy the bye week with four fixtures on offer, including the game of the round between the Hurricanes and the Chiefs.
The Crusaders have further cemented their standing at the bottom of the Super Rugby Pacific table with another gut-wrenching loss to the Waratahs in Sydney.
It's finally happening, ladies and gentlemen. Retro jerseys are set to feature in Super Rugby in 2024.
Who are the most impressive and dominant winners of Super Rugby? And where would the Chiefs rank alongside these historic heavyweights?
Crusaders winger Sevu Reece has been ruled out for the rest of the season after confirmation the All Black suffered an ACL injury against the Blues.
Three years later he was a winger for Tasman in an NPC Premiership final and in 2022 he was contracted by the Crusaders.
We're now past the half-way point in Super Rugby and the All Blacks selectors will be slowly inking in their initial squad for the Rugby Championship. How are New Zealand's hooking incumbents performing, and could anyone still force their way into selection?