The Crusaders were far too good for the Chiefs on Saturday, while the Blues claimed a first win in 2019 and the Waratahs beat the Reds.
Liz Patu has pleaded guilty to biting Australia team-mate Rebecca Clough on Saturday, prompting a six-week ban.
The Sunwolves rocked the Chiefs to claim their first away Super Rugby victory and the Crusaders were too strong for the Reds.
The Reds threatened to upset the Highlanders in their Super Rugby opener, but Aaron Mauger's men made it two wins out of two.
The Waratahs hope Karmichael Hunt has put his off-field problems behind him after signing the utility back from the Reds.
Rebels have signed Reds outcast Quade Cooper, who will look to resurrect his Super Rugby career in 2019.
James Slipper will attempt to rebuild his career with the Brumbies after serving a ban for cocaine use.
With the Rugby World Cup a year away, Wallabies centre Samu Kerevi re-signed with Rugby Australia.
Wallabies lock Izack Rodda extended his stay with the Reds, signing a new contract.
Will Genia has revealed Quade Cooper could soon join him at the Rebels, with head coach David Wessels interested in the fly-half.
David Pocock has been preferred to Michael Hooper in the first Australian Conference players' team of the year in Super Rugby.
Jordan Petaia is the standout name among six new call-ups for Australia's training squad ahead of the meeting with New Zealand.
The Reds are reportedly interested in poaching Israel Folau from the Waratahs, and the Australia star admits he has a decision to make.
A Super Rugby quarter-final preview went the way of the Chiefs, though their win was not enough to leapfrog Hurricanes in the table.
Wyatt Crockett's 200th Super Rugby appearance went to plan as the Crusaders, defending champions and league leaders, beat the Highlanders.
Samu Kerevi went under the knife on Monday, bringing an end to his season for the Reds and Australia.