The Crusaders maintained their unbeaten start to the Super Rugby Aotearoa season by beating the Highlanders 40-20 on Saturday.
The scores were level in the closing stages at Suncorp Stadium, but James O'Connor's penalties saw the Reds past the Waratahs.
Beauden Barrett's move to Japanese side Suntory Sungoliath for 2021 was confirmed.
Chiliboy Ralepelle's playing days could be over after he was handed a lengthy ban following a positive test for anabolic agent Zeranol.
The Rebels are set for an extended spell on the road after the team announced they will not play the Reds at AAMI Park.
Will Jordan scored two tries as the Crusaders held off the Chiefs in Super Rugby Aotearoa.
The Blues made it three wins from as many games in Super Rugby Aotearoa by defeating the Highlanders.
The Rebels are facing scheduling concerns just a little over a week from the start of Super Rugby AU.
Scott Barrett will play no further part in Crusaders' Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign.
The Crusaders flexed their muscles in Wellington on Sunday.
The Blues overcame an error-strewn first half to claim a 24-12 victory and condemn the Chiefs to back-to-back Super Rugby Aotearoa defeats.
Lyon have confirmed the signing of towering lock Izack Rodda, who refused to take a pay cut to remain in his homeland.
There was more good news for the Blues on Monday, when All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu signed a new contract.
Two-time World Rugby player of the year Beauden Barrett had the last laugh at Eden Park after getting caught up in a Hurricanes celebration.
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Even without Dan Carter, the Blues were too good for the Hurricanes in Super Rugby Aotearoa.