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The Crusaders have claimed their first Super Rugby win of the season by beating the Chiefs 43-33 in Hamilton

1 March 2026

The Crusaders have claimed their first Super Rugby win of the season by beating the Chiefs 43-33 in Hamilton

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Legendary Australian racehorse Makybe Diva has died, aged 26
	1 Mar: Legendary Australian racehorse Makybe Diva has died, aged 26... more

The Chiefs are refusing to underestimate a wounded Crusaders side ahead of tonight's Super Rugby grand final rematch in Hamilton
	28 Feb: The Chiefs are refusing to underestimate a wounded Crusaders side ahead of tonight's Super Rugby grand final rematch in Hamilton... more

The Blues are pointing to territory and preventing set piece penalties as keys to victory against the Brumbies tonight in Canberra
	28 Feb: The Blues are pointing to territory and preventing set piece penalties as keys to victory against the Brumbies tonight in Canberra... more

Crusaders utility back Leicester Fainga'anuku's comfortable being deployed in a third different role in as many weeks on his Super Rugby Pacific return
	28 Feb: Crusaders utility back Leicester Fainga'anuku's comfortable being deployed in a third different role in as many weeks on his Super Rugby Pacific return... more

All Black Jordie Barrett is backing the talent of Hurricanes teammate Callum Harkin to step up at first five ahead of this afternoon's Super Rugby contest with the Fijian Drua in Lautoka
	28 Feb: All Black Jordie Barrett is backing the talent of Hurricanes teammate Callum Harkin to step up at first five ahead of this afternoon's Super Rugby contest with the Fijian Drua in Lautoka... more

Moana Pasifika's defensive frailties have continued to hurt them in Super Rugby for a second week in a row
	28 Feb: Moana Pasifika's defensive frailties have continued to hurt them in Super Rugby for a second week in a row... more

It's been a hot start from the Aussies to open round three of Super Rugby
	28 Feb: It's been a hot start from the Aussies to open round three of Super Rugby... more

Frustration for the Highlanders following a 31-14 Super Rugby loss to the Reds in Brisbane
	28 Feb: Frustration for the Highlanders following a 31-14 Super Rugby loss to the Reds in Brisbane... more

Two Australian Super Rugby sides have made a winning start to round three
	28 Feb: Two Australian Super Rugby sides have made a winning start to round three... more

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