Super Rugby Pacific

Watch: Jordan finishes brilliant Crusaders counter-attack

All Blacks fullback Will Jordan beat five defenders on his way to the tryline as the Crusaders claimed a victory over the Highlanders in Dunedin on Friday.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 20: Lenny Ikitau of the Brumbies in action during the round one Super Rugby Pacific match between the ACT Brumbies and the Western Force at GIO Stadium on February 20, 2022 in Canberra, Australia.

Late strike saves Brumbies from Force

The Brumbies scored a 78th-minute try to seal a season-opening bonus-point 29-23 victory over the Western Force in Canberra on Sunday.

Highlights: Reds cruise to win over Rebels

It wasn’t pretty, but the Queensland Reds found a way to victory over the Melbourne Rebels at a rain-soaked Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 19: Ardie Savea of the Hurricanes makes a break during the round one Super Rugby Pacific match between the Crusaders and the Hurricanes at Forsyth Barr Stadium on February 19, 2022 in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images)

Highlights: Crusaders too good for Hurricanes

After a tight opening half in Dunedin, the Crusaders blew away the Hurricanes in the second half to kick off their Super Rugby Pacific season with a win.

QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 19: Sam Cane of the Chiefs shakes hands with Pita Gus Sowakula (L) following the round one Super Rugby Pacific match between the Chiefs and the Highlanders at Wakatipu Rugby Club on February 19, 2022 in Queenstown, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Highlights: Chiefs outclass Highlanders in Queenstown

The Chiefs got their Super Rugby Pacific season off to a perfect start, overcoming the Highlanders with a three-tries-to-one victory at Whakatipu Rugby Club.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 26: James O'Connor of the Reds runs with the ball during the round two Super RugbyAU match between the Melbourne Rebels and the Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium, on February 26, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia.

O’Connor celebrates century with Reds win

James O’Connor celebrated his 100th Super Rugby appearance by guiding the Reds to a 23-5 victory against the Rebels in Brisbane on Saturday.

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 19: Leicester Fainga’anuku of the Crusaders dives over to score a try during the round one Super Rugby Pacific match between the Crusaders and the Hurricanes at Forsyth Barr Stadium on February 19, 2022 in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Fainga’anuku hat-trick helps Crusaders quell Canes

Leicester Fainga’anuku scored three tries to help the Crusaders claim a season-opening 42-32 victory against the Hurricanes in Dunedin on Saturday.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 18: Izaia Perese of the Waratahs is tackled during the round one Super Rugby Pacific match between the Waratahs and the Fijian Drua at CommBank Stadium on February 18, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)

Highlights: Waratahs claim first victory since 2020

The Waratahs ended their 13-match losing streak with a bonus-point victory over tournament newcomers, the Fijian Drua, in Friday’s Super Rugby Pacific opener.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 18: Jake Gordon of the Waratahs makes a break during the round one Super Rugby Pacific match between the Waratahs and the Fijian Drua at CommBank Stadium on February 18, 2022 in Sydney, Australia.

Waratahs too strong for Super Rugby debutants Drua

The Waratahs used the power of their pack to give the Fijian Drua a tough welcome to Super Rugby Pacific in a heated 2022 season opener in Sydney on Friday.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 03: Pablo Matera poses during the Crusaders Super Rugby 2022 headshots session at Rugby Park on February 03, 2022 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Matera set to make Crusaders debut

Argentina loose forward Pablo Matera will make his first appearance for the Crusaders in their Super Rugby Pacific opener against the Hurricanes in Dunedin on Saturday.