Crusaders outclass the Blues 43-27
The Crusaders have shown why they are the best team in Super Rugby history as they outclassed the Blues 43 – 27 in the Super Rugby Aotearoa this afternoon. Sevu Reece scored one of the four tries for the Crusade
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These games against the Blues over the years have been tough – Robertson
Crusaders power gets its toughest test of the Super Rugby Aotearoa as they face the Blues this afternoon. Both sides are unbeaten, and the winner will go a long way towards setting themselves up for a finals berth.
Chiefs halt losing run with a 35-29 win over the Hurricanes
Salesi Rayasi scored twice for the Hurricanes in their Super Rugby Aotearoa clash against Chiefs last night however it was not enough as they were beaten 35-29. The Chiefs pulled off a miraculous second-half comeba
Blues aware of the importance of the Crusaders clash
Beating the Crusaders wasn't a case of 'do-or-die', but tomorrow’s Super Rugby Aotearoa top of the table game at Eden Park was important in setting up the season for the Blues. Coach Leon MacDonald said the Blues
Bryn Hall to mark century milestone in Eden Park clash
Crusaders halfback Bryn Hall will lead the team out on to Eden Park on Sunday afternoon, for what will be his 100th Super Rugby Club game. Hall, who made 32 appearances for the Blues at the start of his career, and
Leawere and Raiyasi to start for Hurricanes against Chiefs
Players with Fijian links Isaia Walker-Leawere and Salesi Raiyasi have been named in the starting line-up for the Highlanders against the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Aotearoa. Leawere who is the son of former Flying
Caleb Clarke still driven to go for Olympic gold
Despite being an integral part of the All Blacks set-up, Blues winger Caleb Clarke has not yet given up on his Olympic dream. Clarke made his All Blacks breakthrough in stunning fashion last year on the back of an
Dunshea recommits to the Crusaders
Mitchell Dunshea has recommitted to the Crusaders through 2023, despite there already being three All Blacks locks on the books. Dunshea, who last year spent time with the All Blacks but wasn’t capped, joins Sam
Julian Savea expects Hurricanes-Chiefs Super Rugby Aotearoa game to be intense and exciting
Former All Blacks wing Julian Savea expects Saturday's Hurricanes-Chiefs Super Rugby Aotearoa game in Wellington to be an 'intense and exciting' contest as both teams seek their first win of the season. Savea says
Barrett to remain at fullback for Chiefs clash
All Blacks utility Jordie Barrett will not be shifted to five-eighth despite injuries to some key players of the Hurricanes in that position. Simon Hickey is already out for the season due to a knee injury while an
Crusaders tackle machine Tom Christie dislocates shoulder
A dislocated shoulder is set to deny Crusaders openside flanker Tom Christie the chance to play the Blues in Auckland on Sunday afternoon. The Crusaders have confirmed Christie will have to undergo “further inves
Blues ready for Crusaders clash
After two wins from two starts, the Blues now face their toughest test of Super Rugby Aotearoa with a home game against the Crusaders at Eden Park on Sunday. Beating the Highlanders 39-17, and getting their hands o
Leon MacDonald speaks out on 'frustrating' refereeing
Blues coach Leon MacDonald has spoken out on his frustration about Reiko Ioane's try that was disallowed by television match official during their 39-17 bonus point victory over the Highlanders at Eden Park yesterday.
Narawa scores as the Blues beat the Highlanders 39-17
The Blues have beaten the Highlanders 39-17 at Eden Park in their Super Rugby Aotearoa match this afternoon. The Blues led 17-3 at half-time. Emoni Narawa who has links to Fiji scored a try for the Blues in th
Nareki vs Clarke at Eden Park this afternoon
All Blacks Sevens stars Jona Nareki and Caleb Clarke have lit up the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition over the last season. Nareki’s sensational man of the match performance against the Chiefs last weekend has be
Crusaders hammer the Chiefs 39-17
The Crusaders have hammered the Chiefs in Christchurch earning their third successive victory of the 2021 Super Rugby season with a 39-17 win. It was an emotional day, with a moment of silence paid in remembrance o
Ex-cricket prospect Kaylum Boshier relaxed about rugby call for Chiefs debut
Three years after captaining New Zealand in cricket, Kaylum Boshier is set for his Chiefs debut against the Crusaders in Super Rugby Aotearoa tonight. The 21-year-old from Taranaki is the younger brother of Chiefs
Blues to play at Eden Park on Sunday
The Blues are looking forward to stepping on to their home turf of Eden Park for the first time this season in front of a crowd when they take on the Highlanders. The club is excited with the news that Auckland ret
Chiefs back Bryn Gatland at No 10
The Chiefs have rung the changes for their daunting Super Rugby Aotearoa trip to Christchurch, but are backing Bryn Gatland as their man at No 10. There are five changes to the starting 15, including the injection
Bower and Reece to start for the Crusaders
Fijian George Bower will start at loose-head prop for the Crusaders in their clash against the Chiefs on Saturday night. Bower replaces the experienced Joe Moody. Sevu Reece is once again starting on the wing.