The Western Force have missed the chance to claim another Kiwi scalp, falling to the Highlanders in a 7-6 arm-wrestle in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in Dunedin.
The Queensland Reds' first shut-out win since 1999 has rebooted their Super Rugby Pacific season, despite the prospect of a serious shoulder injury to star back Jordan Petaia.
The Blues have continued their unbeaten start to 2024 and stretched the Highlanders' misery against their Kiwi rivals with a 37-29 victory to open Super Round in Melbourne.