Super 14: All systems Joe as three-try Rokocoko keeps Blues on top

Hurricanes 39 Chiefs 19
The Hurricanes finally got their high-risk offence to click as they put on a try demolition of the Chiefs - but still have some work to do. Ma'a Nonu was at his blockbusting best and frustrating worst, breaking the line regularly, scoring the opening try and turning the ball over too frequently. The Hurricanes' loose-forward trio of Jerry Collins, Rodney So'oialo and Chris Masoe played well, frequently showing up in midfield and distributing ball well. The Chiefs put up a valiant effort, running in two tries of their own but also lost the inspirational Jono Gibbes to what appeared to be a serious knee injury.

Lions 16 Force 18
The Force do not seem to mind how they win as they racked up their second ugly victory in a row, leaving their South African tour with two wins and a loss. Two early tries put the Force in the drivers's seat and they never relinquished their lead. Matt Giteau showed his class again, directing his back line well and playing a role in both tries. The Lions had a chance to steal the game early in the second half when Jano Vermaak had the Force line open only to be called back by referee Kelvin Deaker for a knock-on. But replays suggested the ball had come off a Force hand. In the end, the Force deserved their win and now head home where they face second-placed Crusaders.

Stormers 0 Crusaders 22
For the first time in almost 10 years, a Super Rugby team were held scoreless - and the Stormers didn't even create any scoring chances. The Crusaders put on another dominant performance, but will be disappointed they only managed two tries and missed out on a bonus point. Andy Ellis and reserve winger Sean Maitland both crossed the Stormers' line, while Dan Carter was back to his mercurial best, placing a deadly accurate cross-field kick for Maitland's try. Once again the Crusaders' forward pack set the platform for their backs, out-muscling the bigger opposition pack. The Stormers now head off on a four-week tour of Australia and New Zealand, seemingly glad to leave the site of their three defeats behind.

Highlanders 12 Waratahs 15
On a soggy Dunedin night, the Waratahs bungled their way to their second win of the season in a game which featured more kicking than an AFL game. The home side hit the front early, and even extended their lead while down to 14 men after Tom Donnelly was yellow-carded. But the sheer weight of possession in favour of the Waratahs suggested it was only a matter of time until they hit the front. The lack of creativity shown by the visiting backs in the first half turned into aimless kicking in the second and the teams racked up a combined 79 kicks in play by full-time. The Waratahs took the lead midway through the second half when Wycliff Palu picked up the dubious double of a try immediately followed by a yellow card, but from that point on, neither side looked like scoring any further points.