London Irish continued their spending spree ahead of their return to the Premiership by sealing a move for Waisake Naholo.
Although there was no lasting damage from a chin injury, Ben Smith strained his hamstring on Saturday and will miss six to eight weeks.
Ben Smith damaged his hamstring and suffered a cut chin in a pulsating Super Rugby encounter at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
The Hurricanes scored 26 points in the opening 22 minutes to beat the Rebels, while the Chiefs came back to draw 31-31 with the...
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Sevu Reece and George Bridge scored twice as the Crusaders outclassed the Lions in Super Rugby on Friday.
Kurtley Beale started at full-back in place of Israel Folau and the Waratahs showed great spirit to overcome the Rebels at the SCG.
Ben Smith marked a milestone appearance with an early try for the Highlanders, but they were soon swept away by the Crusaders.
The Hurricanes withstood huge late pressure to beat the Highlanders, while the Stormers were beaten by the Reds.
Waisake Naholo suffered knee-ligament damage during Highlanders training on Monday, and he is expected to miss six weeks.
Half-back Aaron Smith is staying in New Zealand after re-signing with the Highlanders.
For the first time since February 2016, the Blues claimed a Super Rugby win over a fellow New Zealand side as the Highlanders were...
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Saturday's game between the Highlanders and Crusaders has been called off following the Christchurch terror attacks.
The Hurricanes lead the way in Super Rugby after a 25-22 win over the Highlanders, while the Rebels triumphed 29-26 against the Brumbies.
Ngani Laumape tormented the Brumbies as the Hurricanes dished out a hammering, while the Rebels made it two wins out of two.
The Reds threatened to upset the Highlanders in their Super Rugby opener, but Aaron Mauger's men made it two wins out of two.
Sio Tomkinson will not serve a suspension after he was cleared of any foul play in the Highlanders' win over the Chiefs.