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Aug 5, 18 •
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New Zealand Rugby has today congratulated back-to-back Investec Super Rugby champions, the Crusaders after they beat the Lions 37 – 18 at AMI Stadium, in Christchurch tonight. The Crusaders, playing their first Final at home since 2008, were cheered on...
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Aug 5, 18 •
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Defending champs defeat Emirates Lions to win ninth title The Crusaders are the 2018 Vodacom Super Rugby champions after they defeated the Emirates Lions 37-18 in a memorable final on Saturday morning (SA time) at the AMI Stadium in Christchurch. The home...
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Aug 2, 18 •
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First time that same teams meet in consecutive finals Highvelders hope for better luck in third successive final The Emirates Lions can prepare themselves for a very daunting challenge when they take on the Crusaders – considered firm favourites by...
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Aug 2, 18 •
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The BNZ Crusaders will host the Emirates Lions in Christchurch this Saturday night, in the Investec Super Rugby Final. The match will be the first time the Crusaders have played a Final on home soil since 2008. Head Coach Scott Robertson has named his team...
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Jul 22, 18 •
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The Emirates Lions qualified for a third successive Vodacom Super Rugby semi-final with their impressive 40-23 victory over the Jaguares on Saturday afternoon in Johannesburg. They will meet the Waratahs next Saturday at Emirates Airlines Park from 15h05 in...
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Jul 22, 18 •
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Following the completion of the four quarter-finals the semi-finalists for the 2018 Super Rugby tournament have been confirmed by SANZAAR in accordance with the tournament rules. Semi-Final 1: Winner Quarter-Final 1 v Winner Quarter-Final 2 Semi-Final 2:...
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Jul 19, 18 •
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Emirates Lions face strong Jaguares contest on Highveld Cell C Sharks ready for daunting Christchurch challenge The Emirates Lions face a strong contest from the Jaguares when the two sides meet in the last Vodacom Super Rugby quarter-final on Saturday in...
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Jul 15, 18 •
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After 19 Rounds and 120 matches of the regular season the quarter-finalists for the 2018 Super Rugby tournament have been confirmed by SANZAAR in accordance with the tournament rules. The four quarter-final hosts: The three Conference Winners –...
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Jul 4, 18 •
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BNZ Crusaders prop Wyatt Crockett will make rugby history yet again this week, becoming the first player to record 200 Investec Super Rugby caps. Crockett has been named to play in the Crusaders’ home game against the Highlanders on Friday night, in a match...
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Jun 27, 18 •
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The colour, action and stars of Investec Super Rugby return this weekend as the Highlanders, Crusaders, Hurricanes, Chiefs and Blues push for a place in this year’s competition playoffs rounds. A super finish is in store with four New Zealand teams – the...
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Jun 3, 18 •
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New Zealand Rugby has agreed to release Crusaders loose forward to be available for his country of birth after reaching an agreement with Rugby Australia. Chris Lendrum, NZR Head of Professional Rugby, said the two national unions reached an agreement late...
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Jun 1, 18 •
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The final round of Investec Super Rugby before the Steinlager Series kicks off in just a few hours and it’s one not to miss. With two local derbies and an early kick off in Auckland, rugby fans across the country will be treated to the best sporting action...
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May 31, 18 •
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Tomorrow afternoon we travel to Hamilton ahead of our match against the Chiefs on Saturday night. This week 16 fixture will be the last round of the Investec Super Rugby competition before we break for the June International window. Razor has named his side...
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May 30, 18 •
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New Zealand Rugby and the Investec Super Rugby clubs, the Blues, Chiefs, Hurricanes, Crusaders and Highlanders are encouraging fans, supporters and each other to learn the correct way to say people’s names. With teams based in New Zealand, Australia, South...
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May 23, 18 •
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This Friday night we host the Hurricanes in a top-of-the-table blockbuster at AMI Stadium. Razor has made just three changes from the side that defeated the Blues at Eden Park last weekend, including two changes in the forwards and one in the backs. In the...
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May 17, 18 •
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We are now preparing for a series of New Zealand derbies leading in to the June international window, starting this weekend with the Blues at Eden Park. Razor has named his starting side for this match, which features six changes and one positional switch...
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May 11, 18 •
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Sunwolves v Queensland Reds When: Saturday 12 May at 13:05 AEDT Where: Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo TV: Super Rugby will be live on FOX Sports 505 Radio: LIVE on RUGBY.com.au Broadcast information: The match will see Wallabies 2015 World Cup...
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May 10, 18 •
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We are preparing to face a third Australian side in as many weeks this Saturday night when we host the Waratahs at AMI Stadium. Razor has named an all-new front row this week, with the return of Joe Moody, alongside Codie Taylor and Michael Alaalatoa. Bryn...
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May 9, 18 •
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New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has secured the signatures of two more key players, with experienced midfielder Ryan Crotty and lock Scott Barrett re-committing to the national body, the BNZ Crusaders and their respective provinces. The announcement is further great...
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May 4, 18 •
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Melbourne Rebels v Crusaders When: Friday May 4 at 19:45 AEDT Where: AAMI Park, Melbourne TV: Super Rugby will be live on FOX Sports 505 Radio: LIVE on RUGBY.com.au Radio and ABC Grandstand Platforms Broadcast information: Rebels Head Coach Dave Wessels has...
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May 2, 18 •
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We have remained in Australia this week as we prepare for our round 12 clash against the Rebels on Friday night. Razor has made three changes in the forward pack and four in the backs in his starting side. The match day 23 includes three players –...
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Apr 26, 18 •
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We are on our way to Canberra this afternoon, to take on the Brumbies at GIO Stadium on Saturday night. Razor has made seven changes to his team from the side that took the field against the Sunwolves last weekend. Codie Taylor returns to the starting line-up...
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Apr 24, 18 •
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• Christchurch and Invercargill to host matches • Canterbury Rugby preparing to host All Blacks in August Rugby fans in Christchurch and Invercargill will get a taste of International rugby with the Crusaders and Highlanders confirmed to face...
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Mar 30, 18 •
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Round 7 sees us take on the South African conference leaders, the Lions, on Sunday afternoon in Johannesburg (Monday morning NZ time). The last time we faced off was last August in the 2017 Investec Super Rugby Final! Razor has made just one change to his...
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Mar 22, 18 •
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Mtawarira, Du Preez back for Cell C Sharks’ Melbourne visit DHL Stormers want to build against Reds Janse Van Vuren to debut for Emirates Lions Former Springbok captain Adriaan Strauss is in line to equal the record for the most Vodacom Super Rugby...
