The Queensland Reds have fallen agonisingly short of a season-defining win, beaten 41-34 by the Blues in Brisbane on Saturday night.
The Western Force were left to rue plenty of missed opportunities in a frustrating 7-6 loss to the Highlanders in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in Dunedin.
The Fijian Drua have withstood a late challenge from Moana Pasifika for a 24-17 victory to consolidate their spot inside the Super Rugby Pacific top eight.