The Waratahs have been struggling to find form and a resounding defeat to the Rebels also came with an injury setback for their captain.
Ardie Savea thinks it would be "awesome" to see a Pacific Island team added to Super Rugby.
Sio Tomkinson's late try saw the Highlanders edge the Chiefs in a thriller.
The Brumbies made it two wins from two in Super Rugby AU as a late try from Issak Fines saw them beat the Waratahs.
The Hurricanes defeated the Blues in a match that saw Jordie Barrett earn family bragging rights over brother Beauden.
The Reds made it two Super Rugby AU wins out of three, but they were pushed all the way by the Western Force.
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) announced plans to launch a new competition for its Super Rugby teams.
Former All Blacks boss Steve Hansen says Rugby Australia has "gone missing" in the past when NZ Rugby has needed help.
The Hurricanes held off the Highlanders to record a second straight win in Super Rugby Aotearoa.
Western Force made a flying start in their first Super Rugby AU game, but the Waratahs fought back to secure the victory in Sydney.
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Bryce Hegarty came close to sealing the first ever Super Time victory but it was honours even at Brookvale Oval.
Shining Arcs will have Greig Laidlaw, Liam Gill and Anaru Rangi in their squad when the Top League season gets under way in 2021.
The Hurricanes claimed their first win of the Super Rugby Aotearoa season on Sunday.
The Rebels came up short with a second-half fightback as the Brumbies ran in five tries in a 31-21 Super Rugby AU victory.
In his first game in New Zealand since 2015, Dan Carter kicked 12 points while playing for his hometown club Southbridge.