The Super Rugby Pacific Board has appointed the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of Super Rugby Pacific.

ANZAC Weekend Round presents an opportunity for Super Rugby Pacific to acknowledge and commemorate the service, sacrifice and spirit of the ANZACs.

The Western Force have heaped more pain on the Crusaders and dragged themselves off the bottom of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder with a 37-15 bonus-point victory over the fallen champions in Perth.

The Blues have dealt the ACT Brumbies a brutal reality check with a record-breaking 46-7 Super Rugby Pacific win over Australia's benchmark outfit.