Calamitous first-half kicking gave the ACT Brumbies no hope as the table-topping Hurricanes struck a blow for New Zealand rugby in a 45-12 Super Round win.
All Blacks and Chiefs centre Quinn Tupaea has continued his surge, taking a clear lead in the Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year voting after Round 8.
The NSW Waratahs have rebounded from a miserable run of form in thrilling fashion, picking up a much-needed 30-28 Super Rugby Pacific win against bitter rivals the Brumbies.