Cheetahs aim to bring Crusaders to Bloem
Super Rugby giants, the Crusaders could be making a trip to Bloemfontein later in the year to compete against the Cheetahs in the Toyota Challenge.
Super Rugby giants, the Crusaders could be making a trip to Bloemfontein later in the year to compete against the Cheetahs in the Toyota Challenge.
Rameka Pohipi scored a match-winning try after the siren as the Chiefs upset the Crusaders, but the Brumbies and Reds kept their unbeaten Super Rugby Pacific records intact at the weekend.
The Chiefs ended a six-year losing drought away to the Crusaders when they scored a try after the final hooter in a thrilling Super Rugby Pacific encounter on Saturday.
The Brumbies, Crusaders and Reds kept their unbeaten Super Rugby Pacific records intact at the weekend but competition newcomers Fijian Drua slumped to another heavy defeat.
All Blacks wings Sevu Reece and Will Jordan combined for three tries as the Crusaders overhauled the Highlanders in the Super Rugby Pacific clash in Dunedin on Friday.
All Blacks fullback Will Jordan beat five defenders on his way to the tryline as the Crusaders claimed a victory over the Highlanders in Dunedin on Friday.
After a tight opening half in Dunedin, the Crusaders blew away the Hurricanes in the second half to kick off their Super Rugby Pacific season with a win.
Leicester Fainga’anuku scored three tries to help the Crusaders claim a season-opening 42-32 victory against the Hurricanes in Dunedin on Saturday.
Argentina loose forward Pablo Matera will make his first appearance for the Crusaders in their Super Rugby Pacific opener against the Hurricanes in Dunedin on Saturday.
Coach Scott Robertson has confirmed that Richie Mo’unga and Ethan Blackadder will miss the opening three rounds of the Crusaders’ Super Rugby Pacific campaign.