Here’s the latest on Crusaders v Chiefs based on available recent sources:
- Chiefs stopped Crusaders’ momentum with a 35-19 victory in Christchurch, extending their head-to-head and snapping Crusaders’ winning run in the fixture. Damian McKenzie sparked the second-half comeback, and Wallace Sititi sealed the win for the Chiefs.[3]
- In a closer early encounter, Crusaders led 19-10 at halftime before Chiefs surged after the break to claim the win in Round 13 action reported by Crusaders’ official site, with key moments including tries from Chay Fihaki and Antonio Shalfoon for the Crusaders, and a decisive second-half performance from the Chiefs.[1]
- For broader context, match reports and previews from Crusaders’ site show the teams’ frequent clashes in Super Rugby Pacific, including early-season meetings and round-one clashes that set the tone for ongoing rivalries this season.[4][5]
If you want, I can pull the most up-to-date headlines from current outlets or summarize match stats (tries, conversions, penalties, key players) from the latest game. I can also provide a quick table comparing recent head-to-head results and season outcomes if that helps.
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Round Two Team Naming v Chiefs The Crusaders are set to face the Chiefs in an exciting Super Rugby Pacific round two clash at FMG Stadium Waikato in Hamilton this Friday, February 21st, at 7:05pm. Captain David Havili will lead the team once again, with support covered right across the field with vice-captains Ethan Blackadder at openside flanker and Will Jordan at fullback.
www.crusaders.co.nzIt doesn’t get much better to kick things off for 2024 than a battle with the Chiefs. They are arguably our most fierce competitors, the two sides no doubt ready to put on a show.
crusaders.co.nzThe Crusaders are back on top of the Super Rugby Pacific mountain after a 16-12 win over the Chiefs in Christchurch.
www.rugby.com.auThe Chiefs nearly leveled the score before halftime with a try from lock Brodie Retallick, converted by Damien McKenzie in the No. 10 jersey. 10-7 when the field retreated to the sheds for oranges. That was the lot for points scored by the red and black, with the Chiefs putting up another 24 in the second half with tries from Sam Cane, Alex Nankivell and Cortez Ratima, and three conversions and a penalty from Damien McKenzie. … Crusaders 10 (David Havili try, Richie Mo'unga con, dg) Chiefs 31...
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economictimes.indiatimes.comA 50-22 from Chay Fihaki set the Crusaders up for a lineout. Noah Hotham went close to the line, before some quick hands by Chay Fihaki sent Tom Christie flying over in the righthand corner. Rivez Reihana flawlessly slotted the conversion from the sideline to give the Crusaders an early 7-point lead. Will Jordan limped from the field in the 19th minute with a knee issue and was replaced by Dallas McLeod, while Daniel Rona left the field for an HIA and was replaced by Gideon Wrampling. Another...
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