The ACT Brumbies have all but booked a home Super Rugby Pacific final and cruelled the NSW Waratahs' playoff hopes with a thrilling derby win in Sydney.
The Highlanders have recorded their third straight Super Rugby Pacific success, beating the Crusaders 32-29 in Dunedin.
The Wallaroos have shown vast improvements but still fallen short in a 33-14 Pacific Four series-opening loss to Canada in Sydney.