Fehi Fineanganofo scored a second consecutive hat-trick to help the Hurricanes defeat the Highlanders 50-7, maintaining their top spot in the Super Rugby table. The New Zealand winger has nine tries this season and is considered a strong All Blacks candidate, though he has signed to play in England starting in 2027.
The Hurricanes' dominance is highlighted by their leading rankings in tries, clean breaks, and offloads. Meanwhile, Australian rivals saw the Waratahs upset the Brumbies 30-28, keeping the competition tight.