Highlanders out-muscle Crusaders
Flyhalf Lima Sopoaga scores for the Highlanders

Highlanders out-muscle Crusaders

The Highlanders beat the Crusaders 25-17 in Dunedin on Saturday to move to the top of the New Zealand conference standings. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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Hurricanes sink Crusaders after early blitz
Hurricanes prop Chris Eves powers over from close range

Hurricanes sink Crusaders after early blitz

The Hurricanes produced a commanding first-half performance to set up an important 29-19 win against the Crusaders in Wellington on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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Crusaders thump Stormers
Crusaders wing George Bridge scores his first try of the game

Crusaders thump Stormers

The Crusaders scored seven tries in their 45-28 hammering of the Stormers in Christchurch on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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Preview: Super Rugby (Round 3, Part 1)
Jordan Taufua takes on the Stormers defence

Preview: Super Rugby (Round 3, Part 1)

JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the first four Super Rugby matches of round three, including the Stormers’ clash with the Crusaders in Christchurch. (more…)

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Stormers face big test
George Whitehead in training for the Stormers

Stormers face big test

The Stormers’ flyhalf depth will be set for an early test if Damian Willemse fails to recover from a leg injury in time for Saturday’s crucial clash against the Crusaders, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Officials must use their heads
Lachlan Boshier tackles Ryan Crotty

Officials must use their heads

Match officials should be allowed to use some common sense when adjudicating on high tackles, writes SIMON BORCHARDT. (more…)

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Preview: Super Rugby (Round 1, Part 1)
Crusaders centre Jack Goodhue breaks the Chiefs defence

Preview: Super Rugby (Round 1, Part 1)

JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the first four Super Rugby matches of round two, including the big New Zealand derby in Christchurch. (more…)

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