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# Crusaders

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# In Demand
'It's decision time' - O'Gara confirms interest from La Rochelle and rules out Munster return
He isn’t ruling out remaining at Crusaders for another year, either.
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May 14th 2019, 5:27 PM
# Super Rugby
Sevu Reece stars as rampant Crusaders trounce Lions
The Crusaders’ bid for a third straight Super Rugby title is gathering momentum.
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Apr 26th 2019, 10:58 AM
# flame emoji
Wow. How did this Crusaders star get this freakish offload away?
Ridiculous carry on.
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Feb 23rd 2019, 11:42 AM
# Mooar money mooar problems
Crusaders assistant Mooar to take over as Scarlets head coach next season
The Super Rugby champions’ attack coach will replace Wayne Pivac as he moves into Warren Gatland’s seat.
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Dec 3rd 2018, 11:09 AM
# ROG
'If you give Beauden Barrett three seconds on the ball, good night and good luck'
Ronan O’Gara’s outlook on coaching has been transformed in New Zealand.
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Oct 13th 2018, 10:00 AM
# Looking Forward
Contact skills, Crusaders clips, five stars - Leinster look to get even better
Number eight Jack Conan explains how Leinster’s coaches are working to improve again.
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Aug 16th 2018, 6:00 AM
# sum of their parts
Super Rugby's team of the season features just one player from champions Crusaders
You can prove anything with stats.
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Aug 7th 2018, 8:03 PM
# ROG
Delight for Ronan O'Gara as Crusaders retain Super Rugby crown
The Lions’ heartbreaking run of final defeats extends to a third year in a row after this morning’s result.
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Aug 4th 2018, 11:35 AM
# Super Rugby final
'There is a lot of things they get away with': Lions coach to meet with refs over Crusaders' tactics
Ahead of the Super Rugby final, Lions coach Swys de Bruin has called for his side to get a “fair deal” against the Crusaders.
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Jul 31st 2018, 11:06 PM
# magic mo'unga
Crusaders crush 'Canes to move step closer to back-to-back Super Rugby titles
Ronan O’Gara is going to a Super Rugby final.
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Jul 28th 2018, 3:07 PM
# Showdown
Ronan O'Gara's Crusaders cruise past Sharks to book Hurricanes semi-final
The last two champions of Super Rugby will meet in the semi-finals after the Crusaders made light work of the Sharks.
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Jul 21st 2018, 11:53 AM
# Super Rugby
All Black captain Read to return for Crusaders after back surgery
Ronan O’Gara’s team have a big south island derby date on Friday at Wyatt Crockett Stadium.
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Jul 4th 2018, 10:00 AM
# Super Rugby
Beauden Barrett reaches Super Rugby milestone in Canes win
The Hurricanes’ second win of the Super Rugby season saw Beauden Barrett and Ben May reach personal milestones.
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Mar 10th 2018, 11:39 AM
# Super Rugby
Crusaders seal 7-try win over Chiefs in Super Rugby opener
Ronan O’Gara saw his new side score seven tries to get start their Super Rugby season with a hard-fought win over the Chiefs.
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Feb 24th 2018, 1:22 PM
# Black Ops
New Zealand captain Kieran Read to undergo surgery on back issue
The number eight will not play under Ronan O’Gara until April at the earliest.
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Dec 13th 2017, 9:41 AM
# rog and razor
O'Gara forever grateful to Crusaders boss Robertson as he gets set 'to front up from day one' in NZ
The Corkman has three games left at Racing 92 before flying out to New Zealand.
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Dec 9th 2017, 11:57 AM
# expert view
Richie McCaw: 'Having O'Gara there is something different. It's a great move'
The All Blacks and Crusaders great is backing ROG to thrive in his new role in New Zealand.
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Nov 23rd 2017, 10:25 AM
# perfect fit
Feek backs O'Gara to 'slide in like a glove' at Crusaders
A four-time title-winner with the Crusaders, Feek says ‘super sponge’ ROG will thrive if the move goes through.
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Nov 22nd 2017, 1:05 AM
# ROG
O'Gara to the Crusaders a 'win-win' for all involved - Deans
‘A different voice and a different approach’ would be a nice fit for the Super Rugby champions.
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Nov 14th 2017, 6:09 AM
# lions den
Altitude and Ackerman's 'perfect ending' stacked against Crusaders in Jo'burg Super Rugby final
Scott Robertson’s men were the best New Zealand team this season, but the Lions look in rude health on home soil.
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Aug 4th 2017, 6:08 PM
# jo'burg classic
Late, great 58 metre penalty keeps the Lions on home run towards Super Rugby final
The Hurricanes go to Johannesburg to keep up their title defence next weekend, while the Crusaders and Chiefs do battle in Christchurch.
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Jul 23rd 2017, 9:18 AM
# Committed to the cause
Ryan Crotty ignores interest from France to sign new All Blacks deal
The centre has signed a new contract for 2018.
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Jul 17th 2017, 9:13 AM
# Pride of Munster
'I’ve seen the tough times he’s been through' - Murray thrilled for O'Mahony
The Lions scrum-half says this squad is well able for criticism in New Zealand.
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Jun 11th 2017, 10:00 PM
# Wexford Beef
'It’s something you dream of since you were in nappies' - Furlong
The Ireland and Leinster tighthead had a fine debut for Warren Gatland’s side.
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Jun 10th 2017, 6:45 PM
# lions 2017
The42 Rugby Show: The Lions back on track, Irish players standing out and the battle for No. 10
Murray Kinsella joins Ryan Bailey live from Christchurch to look back at this morning’s victory.
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Jun 10th 2017, 3:00 PM
# Getting there
Another step in the right direction - Farrell positive after Lions win
He kicked all of the British and Irish Lions’ 12 points in their win over the Crusaders and Owen Farrell sees improvement in the tourists.
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Jun 10th 2017, 12:30 PM
# mane man
'A lot of people had written us off, there had been a lot of criticism'
After an unconvincing start to the tour, Warren Gatland was pleased to see the British and Irish Lions improve in defeating the Crusaders.
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Jun 10th 2017, 11:46 AM
AS IT HAPPENED
Crusaders v The Lions
Warren Gatland’s men were in desperate need of a big result in Christchurch.
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Jun 10th 2017, 9:30 AM
# Big man
'It feels scary how quickly it’s come around, four years has gone like that'
George North is hoping to make a similar impact on the Lions tour this time around.
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Jun 10th 2017, 1:00 AM
# Super Super Rugby
The Lions are taking on one of the best clubs in the world tomorrow
Scott Robertson’s Crusaders have been in sublime form this year.
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Jun 9th 2017, 7:00 AM
# pumped up
'I've been coached since I was 14 to celebrate stuff like that'
Maro Itoje and Kyle Sinckler faced some criticism after the Lions’ defeat to the Blues.
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Jun 9th 2017, 6:10 AM
# Finishing
Analysis: The Lions backs need to find their clinical edge rapidly
While the forwards were impressive against the Blues, the backs have work to do.
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Jun 8th 2017, 11:00 PM
# Team news
Murray, SOB, POM and Furlong get first 2017 Lions starts against Crusaders
Alun Wyn Jones captains Warren Gatland’s side for the clash in Christchurch.
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Jun 8th 2017, 8:00 AM
# Moving On
No time for Lions self-pity as they get on the road to Christchurch
Warren Gatland’s squad face the best Kiwi Super Rugby side on Saturday.
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Jun 7th 2017, 8:00 PM
# lock star
Sam Whitelock in barnstorming mood as Crusaders win 9-try shoot-out against Rebels
Meanwhile, Lima Sopoaga is back from injury with a bang.
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May 27th 2017, 3:02 PM
# Irish Abroad
Irish tighthead Oli Jager in line for second Super Rugby cap for Crusaders
The 21-year-old made his debut last month against the Reds.
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Apr 12th 2017, 2:56 PM
# sweet new digs
Digby Ioane began Crusaders' rout of the Force with first of seven tries in Christchurch
With the Chiefs and Hurricanes on a bye week, the Canterbury side move top of the Super Rugby standings.
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Mar 24th 2017, 10:34 AM
# Super Rugby
Comeback kings Crusaders defy injuries to prevail, Highlanders also win at a cost
A host of All Blacks – Israel Dagg, Seta Tamanivalu, Waisake Naholo and Lima Sopoaga – suffered injuries as their teams won in Super Rugby.
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Mar 11th 2017, 1:10 PM
# Super Rugby
Crusaders produced an absolutely stunning comeback against Highlanders this morning
21 points down in the second half? No need to panic.
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Mar 4th 2017, 10:50 AM
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