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Crusaders beat Blues in brutal Super Rugby Pacific contest

Christchurch (New Zealand) (AFP) - The Auckland Blues paid for an act of indiscipline by captain Dalton Papali'i as the Canterbury Crusaders won a brutal Super Rugby Pacific showdown 15-3 in Christchurch on Saturday.

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All Blacks star Jordan to return after 'migraine-related' condition

Wellington (AFP) - All Blacks star Will Jordan is set to play for the first time in eight months after being sidelined by a "migraine-related condition", Canterbury Crusaders said Thursday, with the World Cup looming.

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Robertson spies title-winning qualities in Super Rugby rival Chiefs

Wellington (AFP) - Canterbury Crusaders coach Scott Robertson concedes the Waikato Chiefs possess Super Rugby title-winning traits after losing to his unbeaten New Zealand rivals for a second time this season.

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Crusaders boss Robertson ready for 'critical' Chiefs showdown

Wellington (AFP) - Canterbury Crusaders coach Scott Robertson said Thursday he was savouring the prospect of taking on the table-topping Waikato Chiefs in a "critical" clash this weekend.

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Under-pressure All Blacks sack two coaches, add Crusaders' expert

Wellington (AFP) - New Zealand Rugby tossed out two All Blacks assistant coaches Sunday and brought in Canterbury Crusaders' Jason Ryan in a widely expected shake-up in the wake of the recent series loss to Ireland.

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Fainga'anuku to debut against Ireland, Covid hits All Blacks again

Auckland (AFP) - Powerhouse wing Leicester Fainga'anuku will make his All Blacks debut after being named Thursday in the side to start against Ireland in the first Test as Covid struck down another New Zealand coach.

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Wing Fainga'anuku to make debut for All Blacks against Ireland

Auckland (AFP) - Powerhouse wing Leicester Fainga'anuku will make his All Blacks debut after being named Thursday in the New Zealand side to start against Ireland in first Test.

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Crusaders outclass Blues to win Super Rugby Pacific final

Auckland (AFP) - The Canterbury Crusaders unleashed a mix of precision and power to beat the Auckland Blues 21-7 in the Super Rugby Pacific final in Auckland on Saturday and confirm their status as the competition's greatest team.

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'Helluva rivalry, helluva week': Blues, Crusaders in Super decider

Auckland (AFP) - The latest episode in New Zealand's most intense rivalry will be played out on Saturday when the Canterbury Crusaders and Auckland Blues face each other in the Super Rugby Pacific final.

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All Blacks drop Perenara, have revenge in mind against Ireland

Wellington (AFP) - Captain Sam Cane says the All Blacks will have a point to prove after on Monday naming six uncapped players in their squad for next month's three-Test series against ireland.

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'Couldn't script it better': Blues, Crusaders relish Super showdown

Wellington (AFP) - Auckland Blues playmaker Beauden Barrett declared it is "the final everyone wanted" as his team and the Canterbury Crusaders set about patching up their wounded Sunday for next weekend's Super Rugby Pacific showdown.

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Blues narrowly beat Brumbies to book Super Rugby Pacific home final

Auckland (AFP) - Attacking brilliance from Beauden Barrett carried the Auckland Blues to a desperate 20-19 semi-final win over the ACT Brumbies on Saturday, setting up an all-New Zealand Super Rugby Pacific decider against the Canterbury Crusaders.

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Record defence puts heroic Crusaders into Super final

Christchurch (New Zealand) (AFP) - An impregnable defence and two tries to Cullen Grace saw the Canterbury Crusaders overpower the Waikato Chiefs 20-7 in a ferocious Super Rugby semi-final in Christchurch on Friday.

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Crusaders' impeccable record at stake in Super Rugby semi showdown

Christchurch (New Zealand) (AFP) - The Waikato Chiefs must defy history if they are to beat the Canterbury Crusaders in Christchurch in the opening Super Rugby semi-final on Friday.

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Crusaders overpower Reds to enter Super semis

Christchurch (New Zealand) (AFP) - The Canterbury Crusaders used their powerful pack to devastating effect as they marched into the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals with a 37-15 victory over the Queensland Reds in Christchurch on Friday.

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Blues tighten Super Rugby grip as Crusaders down Brumbies

Sydney (AFP) - The Auckland Blues crushed the Queensland Reds to tighten their grip at the top of the Super Rugby Pacific table, while the Canterbury Crusaders inflicted a rare defeat on the ACT Brumbies at the weekend.

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Brumbies threaten NZ dominance as Blues set pace with Rebels rout

Wellington (AFP) - The Auckland Blues showcased their title credentials, the ACT Brumbies displayed signs of being a serious threat and the Canterbury Crusaders proved they are not a spent force as the top three pulled clear in Super Rugby Pacific over the weekend.

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Tears of delight as Waratahs boost Australian Super Rugby hopes

Sydney (AFP) - Tears flowed as the NSW Waratahs gave Super Rugby Pacific a shot in the arm with an upset win over the Canterbury Crusaders while the Auckland Blues remained top of the table but again failed to impress.

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Blues end Christchurch drought as Reds edge Rebels

Sydney (AFP) - The Auckland Blues clung on to clock their first win against the Canterbury Crusaders at Christchurch in 18 years and top the Super Rugby Pacific table leading into the trans-Tasman component of the competition next week.

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Reds end Brumbies win streak, Crusaders keep up pressure

Sydney (AFP) - James O'Connor kicked 11 points as the Queensland Reds ended ACT Brumbies' unbeaten start to the Super Rugby Pacific season, while the Canterbury Crusaders kept up the pressure at the top with a narrow victory over the Otago Highlanders.

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Crusaders crash as Brumbies, Reds stay unbeaten in Super Rugby

Sydney (AFP) - Rameka Pohipi scored a match-winning try after the siren as Waikato Chiefs upset the Canterbury Crusaders, but the ACT Brumbies and Queensland Reds kept their unbeaten Super Rugby Pacific records intact at the weekend.

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Drua bag historic Super Rugby win as Crusaders surge clear

Sydney (AFP) - Fijian Drua secured their first Super Rugby Pacific win against a hapless Melbourne Rebels, but fellow newcomers Moana Pasifika were beaten on their belated debut at the weekend as powerhouse Canterbury Crusaders surged to the top of the table.

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Brumbies, Crusaders stay unbeaten as newcomers Drua slump again

Sydney (AFP) - ACT Brumbies, Canterbury Crusaders and Queensland Reds kept their unbeaten Super Rugby Pacific records intact at the weekend but competition newcomers Fijian Drua slumped to another heavy defeat.

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Fijian Drua crushed on Super Rugby debut, Crusaders win

Sydney (AFP) - Pacific newcomers Fijian Drua had a rude introduction to Super Rugby with a heavy defeat while 12-time champions Canterbury Crusaders ground out a victory as the new season kicked off over the weekend.

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