The Chiefs have continued their push towards the Super Rugby Pacific finals, getting out of an early 12-0 deficit to beat the NSW Waratahs on Friday night.
Alex Mitchell
The Crusaders have produced their best display of the Super Rugby Pacific season to beat the Melbourne Rebels 39-0 in Christchurch on Friday night.
With a potentially season-defining trip to New Zealand beginning, Western Force coach Simon Cron says it is imperative they build on their drought-breaking win over the Crusaders.
Ben Smith
While satisfied with their shut-out win over the Highlanders, Reds co-captain Liam Wright says the Blues present the biggest challenge in Super Rugby Pacific.
Melissa Woods
Western Force players have been afforded some extra sleep-ins ahead of Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Highlanders in Dunedin.
Justin Chadwick
Speaking for the first time since announcing his switch to rugby union, Sydney Roosters centre Joey Manu says adapting to the 15-man game will take time.
George Clarke
Former Wallabies captain Allan Alaalatoa returns against the Hurricanes as the Brumbies bid to respond from their round-nine Super Rugby hammering by the Blues.
The failed Melbourne Rebels club that cost the Western Force its Super Rugby spot seven years ago may have been insolvent for most of the time since the controversial decision.
Sean Smith
The Melbourne Rebels' administrator is pushing a rescue deal for the debt-ridden Super Rugby Pacific club, with Rugby Australia to make the final call.
All three of the NSW Waratahs' contracted hookers are sidelined, plus six other forwards, entering a crucial three-week stretch for the 2-6 Super Rugby side.
Murray Wenzel
Western Force captain Jeremy Williams will make his return from a calf injury against the Highlanders — but he will have to wait to see the field with Wallabies lock Izack Rodda preferred in the second row.
Melbourne lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has been ruled out with a fractured foot in a big loss for the Rebels, who face the Crusaders in Super Rugby action.
Australian teams can turn the tables on their Kiwi rivals this round, ending years of dominance in the Super Rugby Pacific competition.
Melissa Woods and Murray Wenzel
Reds halfback Louis Werchon has learnt from his tardiness after being denied a Super Rugby Pacific debut, dropped for being three minutes late to a meeting.
Western Force lock Izack Rodda has opened up on his ‘heart-breaking’ pre-season injury ahead of a tour of New Zealand where he will be crucial to their hopes of surging back into finals contention.
Jackson Barrett
Queensland Reds and Wallabies back Jordan Petaia will likely have shoulder surgery that will bring an early end to the season for the off-contract talent.
Seven months after lashing Rugby Australia over poor investment, the Wallaroos have landed the sweetener of a six-year sponsorship as they eye full-time status.
Joanna Guelas
Ex Wallaby boss Dave Rennie's Kobe Steelers have missed a spot in Japan's club rugby finals.
Staff Writers
Western Force coach Simon Cron says they cannot rest on their laurels after snapping a long-awaited hoodoo to move within striking distance of a Super Rugby Pacific finals berth.
The Western Force have reignited their Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes and sent the reigning champions Crusaders to last on the ladder with an inspired win.
Darren Walton
Australia's Super Rugby Pacific benchmark outfit the ACT Brumbies have been put to the sword in a record-breaking 46-7 loss to the Blues at Eden Park.
A 31-0 defeat of the Highlanders has righted the Queensland Reds' unsteady Super Rugby season, despite a worrying injury to Jordan Petaia.
The Hurricanes have inflicted a first home loss on Fijian Drua and kept their own perfect Super Rugby Pacific season record in tact, winning 38-15 in Suva.
Adding a combined 300-plus games worth of Super Rugby experience back into his team could not have come at a better time for Western Force coach Simon Cron.