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‘Sharks must embrace challenge’

Beast Mtawarira says the Sharks want to show what they are capable of during Saturday’s Super Rugby quarter-final against the Crusaders in Christchurch.

Sharks pack must repel red tide

The Sharks forwards hold the key to an unlikely victory against the white-hot Crusaders in Christchurch this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Super Rugby teams (Quarter-finals)

This weekend’s Super Rugby lineups as they are announced.

‘We’re going to Christchurch to win’

Sharks coach Rob du Preez has highlighted the Crusaders’ phase play and ball retention as their greatest strengths ahead of Saturday’s quarter-final in Christchurch.

Crusaders lose Moody for playoff

Crusaders prop Joe Moody has been ruled out of their quarter-final against the Sharks with a knee injury.

Highlights: Crusaders vs Blues

Highlights of the Crusaders’ 54-17 win against the Blues in Christchurch.

Bridge hat-trick buries Blues

George Bridge scored three tries as the Crusaders hammered the Blues 54-17 in Christchurch on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Highlights: Crusaders vs Highlanders

Highlights of the Crusaders’ 45-22 win against the Highlanders in Christchurch.

Crusaders clinch top spot

The Crusaders beat the Highlanders 45-22 in Christchurch to secure the New Zealand conference title as well as first place in the overall standings. JON CARDINELLI reports.