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Crusaders thrash Reds as New Zealand sides dominate
The Crusaders underlined the growing divide in the tournament with a stunning early blitz, where they ran in four sizzling tries within the opening 30 minutes.
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Rampant Crusaders heap more misery on Chiefs
The six-tries-to-one, bonus-point win, kept the unbeaten Crusaders at the top of the ladder with their third win from as many matches.
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Crusaders crush Hurricanes with bonus-point win
When the Crusaders locked the game up midway through the first half, Hurricanes captain Ardie Savea could only sit and watch from the sin-bin.
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Crusaders win Super Rugby Aotearoa after customary late surge
The little-fancied Highlanders led for the first 60 minutes but could not hold back the red wave as the Crusaders took control in the final quarter -- a period which has produced 40% of their points in the competition.
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Rivalry revitalised as Crusaders-Blues gear up for showdown
The provincial rivalry, which dates back more than a century, has waned in recent years with the Crusaders dominating New Zealand rugby over the last two decades.
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Crusaders captain Barrett out for up to four months: coach
Robertson said it would be about 12-16 weeks before Barrett would be able to play again, which could also affect his chances of playing for the All Blacks if tests are arranged later this year.
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Crusaders hit back to stay unbeaten at home
The defending champions have now gone 24 consecutive matches, dating back to 2016, without defeat at their Christchurch fortress.
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Crusaders put nine tries on Chiefs, Ioane bags for Blues
The Crusaders’ latest fullback find Will Jordan scored twice, as did All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor in his first outing of the year.
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Crusaders get two penalty tries in victory against Blues
The Blues could have snatched a late victory but replacement flyhalf Harry Plummer missed a long-range penalty with less than three minutes remaining.
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Lions coach backs enigmatic Jantjies ahead of Super Rugby final
Elton Jantjies has been a Springbok for the last six years, has played in two previous Super Rugby finals but many in SA remain unconvinced about his ability at the very top level.
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Hurricanes coach Boyd leaves with side in good standing
The Hurricanes’ defeat by the Canterbury Crusaders brought Chris Boyd’s four-season involvement with the team to an end.
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Crusaders outmuscle Chiefs for 10th straight win
The victory means the Crusaders go into the month-long hiatus with a nine-point cushion over the Wellington Hurricanes at the top of the New Zealand conference and looking well-set to defend their title.
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Goodhue double helps Crusaders sink Bulls
The game was played in cold and wet conditions and both sides initially struggled to contend, making numerous handling errors in a scrappy affair.
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Assistant coach MacDonald takes step back from Crusaders
Canterbury Crusaders assistant coach Leon MacDonald is to take a step back from the Super Rugby champions to spend more time with his family, the team said.
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[WATCH] Crusaders raid Ellis Park
The Lions were second best in a Super Rugby final for a second consecutive year, as they lost 17 -25 to the Crusaders at a sold out Ellis Park Stadium on Saturday.
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New stadium a priority to bring back fans - Crusaders boss
A rebuilt 21,600-seat venue at Rugby League Park in Addington was rushed into action following the 2011 earthquake that condemned Lancaster Park.
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Owen Farrell kicks Lions to victory over Crusaders
The flyhalf slotted four penalties as Lions produced a performance of test-match intensity to beat the Crusaders in the third game of their tour of New Zealand.
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Barrett impresses as Crusaders grind out win over Force
Scott Barrett scored a try and impressed with his work rate on attack and defence as the Crusaders won their fifth successive game.
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White's influence on Super Rugby
Jake White’s Sharks take on the Canterbury Crusaders this weekend.
