Chiefs deny unruly behaviour after final loss
Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan is adamant none of his players or staff were involved in disorderly conduct at their Christchurch hotel after losing to the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Aotearoa final.
Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan is adamant none of his players or staff were involved in disorderly conduct at their Christchurch hotel after losing to the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Aotearoa final.
The controversial captain’s challenge law innovation that has been utilised in Super Rugby Aotearoa will not be retained new trans-Tasman competition.
After skipping his customary breakdance celebration in 2020, due to the circumstances, Crusaders coach Scott Robertson brought back his unique celebration after his team’s second Super Rugby Aotearoa title triumph.
The Reds broke the Brumbies’ hearts for the third time this season with a last-minute James O’Connor try, securing the Queensland side the Super Rugby AU title.
The Crusaders showed their trademark grit to secure a fifth-straight Super Rugby title, overcoming a gallant Chiefs side in Christchurch.
James O’Connor snatched a try after the buzzer against the Brumbies as the Reds toppled the defending champions 19-16 in a frantic finish to the Super Rugby AU final on Saturday.
Flyhalf Richie Mounga rescued the Crusaders from two yellow cards, kicking 14 points in a 24-13 win over the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Aotearoa final in Christchurch on Saturday.
The Queensland Reds are seeking revenge while across the Tasman, the Crusaders will look to extend their dominance when the Super Rugby competitions play their finals this weekend.
The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for this weekend’s Rainbow Cup derbies and Super Rugby finals.
The 2018 Crusaders needed a last-minute try from winger George Bridge to seal a tightly-contested 21-19 win over the 1999 Crusaders in Christchurch in our interactive Greatest Super Rugby Team tournament.