Scrumhalf TJ Perenara equalled the Super Rugby Pacific all-time try-scoring record in the Wellington Hurricanes' 36-23 victory over Waikato Chiefs on Saturday, while New South Wales Waratahs won a golden-point thriller against Canterbury Crusaders.

The Hurricanes continued their unbeaten start to the season with a seventh consecutive win in Wellington but had to come from 23-17 down in the second half before running away with the contest in the final quarter.