
Fullback Will Jordan dotted down twice as the defending champions crushed the Chiefs 57-28 in Christchurch on Saturday.
All Black hooker Codie Taylor also scored a brace in the try-fest as the Crusaders outscored their opponent nine tries to four.
The Crusaders have extended their winning streak to 19 games.
The Blues registered their first win with a 28-20 victory against the Sunwolves in Auckland on Saturday.
Classy All Black winger Rieko Ioane bagged four tries as his side fought back well from an early 6-0 deficit.
The Blues dedicated the win to former squad member Mike Tamoaieta, who died recently.
In Sydney, the Waratahs prevailed 28-17 against the Reds.
Bernard Foley drilled a couple of early penalties for the Waratahs, and Ned Hanigan scored from a lineout move not long after Reds player JP Smith was sin-binned.
The Reds responded through skipper Samu Kerevi, who scooped up a loose ball and crashed over.
The Reds trailed 16-12 at the break, but fell further behind when Curtis Rona struck from long distance. But substitute Alex Newsome sealed the win when he slipped through for a try late in the game.
The Lions defeated the Jaguares 47-39 in a high-scoring game at Ellis Park.
The Lions scored seven tries. First five-eighth Elton Jantjies got one - and six conversions - for a haul of 17 points.
The Jaguares denied the home side a bonus point with late tries to centre Matias Moroni and fullback Joaquin Tuculet.
The Bulls dispatched the Sharks 37-14 at Loftus Versfeld to complete a clean sweep against their South African rivals.
Wing Rosko Specman scored two tries, while pivot Handre Pollard added two conversions, five penalties and a dropped goal.
The Bulls picked up four points and lead the South African conference.
On Friday, the Highlanders were pipped 25-22 by the Hurricanes in Wellington and the Rebels fought back to beat the Brumbies 29-26 in Melbourne.
- The Highlanders Bravehearts secured a decisive 43-19 victory against the Crusaders Knights in Christchurch on Saturday.
Halfback Folau Fakatava and loose forward Slade McDowall impressed with two tries each.