Julian Savea has returned for a second spell with the Hurricanes following Ben Lam's departure.
All Blacks star Beauden Barrett impressed as the Blues withstood the Chiefs to end their run of back-to-back losses.
The Brumbies are the only team to have won every Super AU game after they were too strong for the Western Force.
A pulsating Super Rugby Aotearoa clash saw the Hurricanes survive a second-half onslaught to stun the Crusaders in Christchurch.
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The Waratahs have been struggling to find form and a resounding defeat to the Rebels also came with an injury setback for their captain.
Ardie Savea thinks it would be "awesome" to see a Pacific Island team added to Super Rugby.
Sio Tomkinson's late try saw the Highlanders edge the Chiefs in a thriller.
The Brumbies made it two wins from two in Super Rugby AU as a late try from Issak Fines saw them beat the Waratahs.
The Hurricanes defeated the Blues in a match that saw Jordie Barrett earn family bragging rights over brother Beauden.
The Reds made it two Super Rugby AU wins out of three, but they were pushed all the way by the Western Force.
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) announced plans to launch a new competition for its Super Rugby teams.
Former All Blacks boss Steve Hansen says Rugby Australia has "gone missing" in the past when NZ Rugby has needed help.
The Hurricanes held off the Highlanders to record a second straight win in Super Rugby Aotearoa.
Western Force made a flying start in their first Super Rugby AU game, but the Waratahs fought back to secure the victory in Sydney.
It was the defending Super Rugby champions who came out on top in the battle of the top two, coming from behind to beat...
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