(Reuters) - Wellington Hurricanes continued their perfect start to the Super Rugby Pacific season with a sixth successive victory on Saturday as the Canterbury Crusaders got their first win of the season to move the defending champions off the foot of the table.

The Crusaders ended their shock losing start to the campaign with a 37-26 win over Waikato Chiefs on Friday in Christchurch, with former Wales international centre Johnny McNicholl scoring two tries to bring relief to coach Rob Penney.