The Highlanders got their Super Rugby campaign back on track after claiming a hard‑fought 17‑16 win over the Hurricanes in Dunedin yesterday.
In other matches, the Lions claimed their first win over the Chiefs in Hamilton winning 36-32, the Western Force beat the Reds 22‑6, the Bulls thrashed the Melbourne Rebels 45‑25 while the Stormers outscored the Cheetahs two tries to one to secure a 20‑10 win.
On Friday, the Crusaders beat the Blues 28-13 while the Brumbies beat the Waratahs 32-15.