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Record defence puts heroic Crusaders into Super final
The 12-times champions extended their remarkable record of never losing a home knockout match.
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The 12-times champions extended their remarkable record of never losing a home knockout match.
In 27 years of Super Rugby, the Crusaders have played 26 knockout games at home and never been defeated.
Mullingar man David Sharkey has been consulting behind the scenes with the French club.
It is estimated to be 900 years old.
The 30-year-old has found similarities between the Crusaders and Leinster.
Scott Robertson’s side have been the dominant force in recent years but won’t be part of next weekend’s decider.
The Crusaders out-half is in superb form and starred again last weekend against the Reds.
Richie Mo’unga starred again as the Crusaders hammered the Reds.
The Crusaders scored three tries to two but were punished for infringements within kicking range as McKenzie landed four penalties.
The 29-year-old tighthead will join from the Crusaders in New Zealand.
Leicester Fainga’anuku’s brilliant try arrived in the first half.
The Crusaders came out on top in the Super Rugby Aotearoa opener in Dunedin.
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara says connecting with players is as important as anything else.
Vincent Gaillard says the tournament should remain ‘exclusive’ by being played once every four years.
Governing body SANZAAR insists it still has a part to play, even though Australia and New Zealand have left it out in the cold on discussions about Super Rugby’s future.
The Irish province are viewing the next few months of games like a World Cup.
Crusaders suffer first loss at home in 37 games and four years.
The Brumbies scored an excellent try in behind the lineout against the Rebels.
In yet another superb game of Super Rugby, the Crusaders finished off the Highlanders in style with three tries in the final quarter.
Scott Robertson’s side used a variety of kicks to cause major problems in Wellington.
The Crusaders lock made his New Zealand debut against Ireland back in 2016.
The five Kiwi sides are set to play each other home and away over the course of 10 weeks.
Leinster senior coach Stuart Lancaster says it would be brilliant to play the best of the Southern Hemisphere.
‘All of the players involved have acknowledged they made a mistake by sharing equipment.’
Four tries in the first half helped the champions to see off the Highlanders today in Christchurch.
The 24-year-old has been involved with the Kiwi franchise since 2017.
Melbourne Rebels and the Crusaders have handed the Irish pair opportunities.
Ronan O’Gara has had an influence on several of the All Blacks players.
The Premier League side were comfortable winners tonight and on aggregate.
Molineux toasted Wolves’ return to Europe after 39 years, as they ran out 2-0 winners over Crusaders.
Present assistant coach Ian Foster is thought to be his main rival for the biggest job in rugby.
‘I know the Argentinians and when they get a sniff they’re dangerous.’
Ronan O’Gara’s side are on track for a hat-trick of titles.
The Corkman will leave Christchurch this summer to replace Xavier Garbajosa in Jono Gibbes’ backroom team.
The Chiefs side pulled off a shock win over the defending Super Rugby champions in Suva.
The Super Rugby club’s players are said to be ‘distraught’ about the allegations.
He isn’t ruling out remaining at Crusaders for another year, either.
The Crusaders’ bid for a third straight Super Rugby title is gathering momentum.
Ridiculous carry on.
The Super Rugby champions’ attack coach will replace Wayne Pivac as he moves into Warren Gatland’s seat.
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