Crusaders put on rugby masterclass at Eden Park to claim 11th Super Rugby title
The Crusaders have put on a rugby masterclass to beat the Blues 21-7 at Eden Park and claim their 11th Super Rugby title. With a sold out crowd at Eden Park, over 45,0
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Blues star Dalton Papalii cleared to play in Super final
The Blues will have some significant impact coming off their bench in tonight’s Super Rugby Pacific final against the Crusaders, with All Blacks flanker Dalton Pap
Fijians weigh in their support for teams in tonight’s Super Rugby Pacific Final
Since its inception, Super Rugby has been dominated by teams in New Zealand and Australia, however, the competition has always had a strong following in Fiji. With fou
Proud father always knew Reece would reach great heights and is not surprised by his success
Watching his son play rugby since he was young, William Reece always knew that Sevu Reece will reach great heights in rugby and is not surprised by the success of the Cru
Deans 'can't lose' watching coaches he mentors in Super Rugby final
Almost 25 years ago, a young Scott Robertson and Leon MacDonald were embracing each other as Super Rugby teammates. Tonight, they’ll be fierce rivals as the Bl
Matera relieved to be allowed to play his first Super Rugby final
Former Argentinian captain Pablo Matera is thankful that he can play in the Super Rugby Pacific final tonight after being cleared by the SANZAAR judicial committee for hi
Blues hoping to break 19 year Super Rugby title drought
A rivalry that goes back decades between the team that everyone loves to beat (Blues) versus the team that everyone loves to hate (Crusaders) comes alive tomorrow night a
Eden Park being illuminated blue every night ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific Final tomorrow
Auckland's Eden Park is being illuminated blue every night this week ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific Final tomorrow. Eden Park chief executive Nick Sautner says light
Can the Blues contain the Crusaders back 3?
The Blues will have to find a way to shut out the Crusaders’ back three if they are to win the Super Rugby Pacific title at Eden Park tomorrow night. The Crusad
Sotutu and Hodgman in Blues team to face the Crusaders
The Blues have stuck with the same starting 15 that beat the Brumbies in their semi-final last weekend, with one potentially game-changing addition on the bench. Dalto
Rugby Australia threatens to go alone with Super Rugby as all bets are off
On the eve of the All-Kiwi Super Rugby Pacific final between the Blues and Crusaders a ‘bombshell’ has been dropped by Rugby Australia to their New Zealand R
Whitelock returns while Matera retains flanker position for Super Rugby Pacific final
Veteran lock Sam Whitelock returns to the starting line-up for the Crusaders after he was withdrawn in the last minute due to a thumb injury during their semi-final clash
Gleeson the fourth player with Fiji links named in Australia A side
Langi Gleeson who has maternal links to Fiji has been named alongside three other Fijians in the Australia A side for the Pacific Nations Cup. 20 year old Gleeson was
Defence wins championships - Robertson
The Crusaders will enter Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific Final with plenty of confidence, knowing how close they were to toppling the Blues in round nine. Down to 13 me
Matera free to play in Super Rugby Pacific final
Crusaders loose forward Pablo Matera has been cleared to play in Saturday night’s Super Rugby Pacific final against the Blues despite his double yellow cards in la
Whitelock and Taylor in doubt for Super Rugby Pacific final
Sam Whitelock and Cody Taylor are in doubt for the Super Rugby Pacific Final when the Crusaders meet the Blues at Eden Park in Auckland. Whitelock was named to start i
Scott Robertson praises record-breaking defensive effort
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson praised the record-breaking defensive effort of his side in denying the Chiefs a Super Rugby Pacific finals berth. The Crusaders put in
Blues need to be confident and give it their best shot - Barrett
The Blues taking on the Crusaders in the final of the Super Rugby Pacific is the game that a lot of fans would want to see, but for Blues captain Beauden Barrett, it's a
Sowakula named in All Blacks squad which also features 6 new caps
Pita Gus Sowakula will make his debut for the All Blacks next month when the side takes on Ireland in a three match series. Sevu Reece, George Bower and Hoskins Sotutu
Blues Coach Leon McDonald will savor final
It will be a battle between the North and South this weekend when the Crusaders face the Blues in the finals of the Super Rugby Pacific this weekend. This week’
Brumbies coach implies that the refs non-call in the final moments of the semi-final cost them the game
After a spirited comeback to close the gap to just one point in their semi final against the Blues, Brumbies coach Dan McKellar has strongly implied that he believes a pe