Bridge hat-trick buries Blues
The Crusaders celebrate after scoring a try

Bridge hat-trick buries Blues

George Bridge scored three tries as the Crusaders hammered the Blues 54-17 in Christchurch on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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Highlanders hand Sharks a lifeline
Greg Pleasants-Tate celebrates his try with teammates

Highlanders hand Sharks a lifeline

The Highlanders overturned a 14-point deficit to defeat the Rebels 43-37 in Dunedin on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.  (more…)

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Reds bow out on a high
Jono Lance breaks through the Sunwolves defence

Reds bow out on a high

The Reds concluded their season with a convincing 48-27 victory against a 14-man Sunwolves in Brisbane on Friday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. (more…)

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Chiefs stun Hurricanes
Chiefs wing Toni Pulu

Chiefs stun Hurricanes

The Chiefs scored an impressive 28-24 win in Hamilton on Friday, but could not prevent the Hurricanes from securing a home quarter-final. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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Lineout giants loom large for Bulls
Franco Mostert wins a lineout for the Lions

Lineout giants loom large for Bulls

The trendsetting Lions would do well to utilise their lineout strengths in the crucial game against the Bulls and in the playoffs, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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