Near-record Super Rugby score as Crusaders thump Rebels

Crusaders 85-26 Melbourne RebelsThe Crusaders have kept pace with the Chiefs at the top of Super Rugby’s New Zealand conference by thumping the Melbourne Rebels 85-26 in Christchurch.The home side ran in 13 tries to four, with wing Johnny McNicholl getting a hat-trick, as they celebrated stand-in skipper Sam Whitelock’s 100th match in style. Related: Queensland Reds look to future after latest Super Ruby bloodbath in Brisbane Continue reading...