2022 Super Rugby Pacific

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 11: Rieko Ioane of the Blues dives over to score a try during the round four Super Rugby Pacific match between the Blues and the Highlanders at North Harbour Stadium on March 11, 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Highlights: Plumtree Jr scores twice in Blues comeback

Taine Plumtree, the youngest son of Sharks legend John Plumtree, crossed for two tries as the Blues rallied to beat the Highlanders in a marathon Super Rugby Pacific clash on Friday.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 05: Ardie Savea of the Hurricanes attempts to evade Fetuli Paea of the Highlanders during the round three Super Rugby Pacific match between the Hurricanes and the Highlanders at Sky Stadium on March 05, 2022 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Highlights: Hurricanes hold off Highlanders

The Hurricanes denied the Highlanders in a surprisingly scrappy encounter to pick up a second-straight Super Rugby Pacific victory.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 05: Captain Dalton Papalii of the Blues leads his team out for the round 3 Super Rugby Pacific match between the Blues and the Chiefs at Eden Park on March 05, 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Dave Rowland/Getty Images)

Highlights: Chiefs’ late miss hands Blues victory in Auckland

The Blues spoiled Brad Weber’s 100th appearance for the Chiefs as they held on for a thrilling two-point win at Eden Park on Saturday.

Mallett: Quality of Euro refs is poor

SuperSport pundits Swys de Bruin, Nick Mallett and Hanyani Shimange are frustrated with the inconsistencies in officiating between competitions.

Brumbies, Crusaders stay unbeaten as newcomers Drua slump again

The Brumbies, Crusaders and Reds kept their unbeaten Super Rugby Pacific records intact at the weekend but competition newcomers Fijian Drua slumped to another heavy defeat.

Highlights: Force thrash Rebels, Brumbies thump Drua

The Western Force scored an impressive bonus-point victory away over the Melbourne Rebels, while the Brumbies crushed newcomers the Fijian Drua in Canberra on Saturday.

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 26: Ardie Savea of the Hurricanes charges forward during the round two Super Rugby Pacific match between the Blues and the Hurricanes at Forsyth Barr Stadium on February 26, 2022 in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images)

Highlights: Hurricanes down Blues in thriller

Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea scored a sensational match-winning try to seal a stunning comeback win over the Blues in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in Dunedin.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 25: Jordan Petaia of the Reds celebrates a try during the round two Super Rugby Pacific match between the NSW Waratahs and the Queensland Reds at Leichhardt Oval on February 25, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

Highlights: Reds pip Waratahs in torrential rain

The Reds once again overcame slippery conditions in Super Rugby Pacific to edge the Waratahs in a tight tussle in Sydney.

Moana Pasifika’s Super Rugby debut further delayed

The long-awaited debut of Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby has been further delayed by the postponement of the team’s scheduled second-round match against the Chiefs.