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The Hurricanes withstood huge late pressure to beat the Highlanders, while the Stormers were beaten by the Reds.
Stand-in fly-half Mack Mason endured a game to forget as the Waratahs were beaten 31-29 by the Sunwolves in Super Rugby.
The Crusaders have confirmed that Kieran Read will feature from the start in Friday's Super Rugby clash against the Hurricanes.
Kieran Read has not played this year, but the New Zealand captain is set to come up against the Hurricanes at the Westpac Stadium.
Crusaders lost for the first time since March last year as Israel Folau secured a piece of Super Rugby history in a Waratahs win.
The Chiefs halted their losing run by drawing an entertaining derby with the Hurricanes, while the Brumbies saw off the Waratahs.
The Hurricanes lead the way in Super Rugby after a 25-22 win over the Highlanders, while the Rebels triumphed 29-26 against the Brumbies.
Ngani Laumape tormented the Brumbies as the Hurricanes dished out a hammering, while the Rebels made it two wins out of two.
New Zealand pair Richie Mo'unga and Scott Barrett scored two tries each in a convincing win for the Crusaders.
Steve Hansen expects to see Ngani Laumape play for the All Blacks "for years to come" after the centre opted to stay in his homeland.
After agreeing to remain in New Zealand, Dane Coles was lavished with praise by Steven Hansen and John Plumtree.
Two-time World Rugby Player of the year Beauden Barrett says John Plumtree has the potential to coach the All Blacks.
Ardie Savea re-signed with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) in a boost to the All Blacks and Hurricanes.
Steve Hansen can understand why World Cup-winner Nehe Milner-Skudder has decided to ply his trade in France.
Dane Coles has been beset by injuries, but is set to return for Wellington in the Mitre Cup.
The Crusaders are unbeaten in 20 play-off home matches after a dominant display against New Zealand rivals the Hurricanes.
