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Halfpenny blow for Crusaders

Veteran fullback Leigh Halfpenny faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after a pectoral muscle injury during his brief debut for the Crusaders in Cork.

Cork , Ireland - 3 February 2024; Crusaders players including Christian Lio-Willie, centre, perform the haka before the international rugby friendly match between Munster and Crusaders at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. (Photo By Sam Barnes/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Watch: Halfpenny performs haka with Crusaders

Vodacom URC champions Munster beat Kiwi giants Crusaders in Cork on Saturday, preceded by Wales and British & Irish Lions star Leigh Halfpenny participating in a haka.

Munster fend off Crusaders to win ‘Champions Match’

Defending Vodacom URC champions Munster survived a late comeback from the Crusaders to win the Clash of Champions in Cork on Saturday.

Crusaders sell out Cork clash

The Crusaders’ pre-season kicks off with a sold-out match against Vodacom URC champions Munster at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Friday, as part of an historic northern tour.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 21: South Africa Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus looks on during the pre match warm up ahead of the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between England and South Africa at Stade de France on October 21, 2023 in Paris, France.

How Rassie’s rugby revolution fell flat

Rassie Erasmus has revealed how his plan for rugby’s answer to T20 cricket, involving the likes of Dan Carter and Richie McCaw, fell apart after resistance from New Zealand.

Owen Franks, Richie Mo'unga and Ofa Tuungafasi . New Zealand All Blacks v South Africa Springboks. Freedom Cup Investec Rugby Championship Test match at Westpac Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand on 27 July 2019. Copyright photo: Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz

All Blacks star rejoins Crusaders

In a major coup for the Crusaders, the Super Rugby champions have re-signed one of New Zealand rugby’s all-time leading performers.

Wales' full back Leigh Halfpenny takes part in the Captain's Run at Tokyo Stadium in Tokyo on October 31, 2019, a day before the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup bronze final against New Zealand. (Photo by Charly TRIBALLEAU / AFP)

Halfpenny super chuffed to join Crusaders

Leigh Halfpenny is relishing the chance to play for the Crusaders as the defending Super Rugby champions confirmed that the Welsh star has signed a one-year deal.

Leigh Halfpenny Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Wales star set to join Kiwi giants

Welsh utility back Leigh Halfpenny is reportedly set to join defending Super Rugby champions Crusaders for the 2024 season.

New South Wales Waratah's winger Rob Horne (C) is tackled by Canterbury Crusaders players Daniel Carter (L) and Ryan Crotty (R) during the Super 15 rugby union final in Sydney on August 2, 2014. AFP PHOTO/William WEST --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE-- (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP)

Former All Black rejoins Crusaders

In a major coup for New Zealand rugby, the Crusaders have re-signed one of the Super Rugby outfit’s all-time backline stars.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 27: Munster celebrate after winning the Grand Final during the United Rugby Championship final match between DHL Stormers and Munster at DHL Stadium on May 27, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Munster to host ‘Clash of Champions’

Munster have officially announced that they will host the Crusaders in a world-first Clash of Champions match between the northern and southern hemisphere title-holders.