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Every Try Of The Round | Round 1 | Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021

HIGHLIGHTS: Highlanders v Crusaders

Disappointing lack of flair marred a bloodless victory

I watched the Crusaders play against the Highlanders in the first Super Rugby match of the season in New Zealand yesterday morning. As you would expect, the skill levels were off the scale and every player...

First Super Rugby Aotearoa goal line drop out sets up amazing finale in tournament opener

The first goal line drop out in Friday’s Super Rugby Aotearoa opener between the Highlanders and Crusaders resulted in a pulsating finale to the match.

Super Rugby Aotearoa champions enjoy winning start

Hooker Codie Taylor scored the opening try of the 2021 season as holders Crusaders came out on top in Dunedin.   The Crusaders made a winning start to their Super Rugby Aotearoa title defence,...

Nasty incident in Super Rugby Aotearoa opener goes unpunished as ref says play on

The opening game of Super Rugby Aotearoa got off to a feisty start between the Highlanders and Crusaders at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.

HIGHLIGHTS: Highlanders v Crusaders

The Crusaders kicked off the defence of their Super Rugby Aotearoa Title with a 26-13 away win over their South Island rivals the Highlanders in the opening round. Two tries saw the Crusaders race out...

Crusaders get their season underway with a 13 point victory

The defending champions Crusaders are too strong for the Highlanders as the Crusaders win it by 13 points.   The Crusaders proved they are once again a very strong side and their defence shut down...

WATCH: Codie Taylor scores a 40 metre blinder to kick off the new season

The Crusaders kicked off the 2021 season in style with All Blacks Sam Whitelock and Codie Taylor combining wonderfully.   Taylor tore through the Highlanders defence from 40 metres out after a great...