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Brumbies, Crusaders stay unbeaten as newcomers Drua slump again

The Brumbies, Crusaders and Reds kept their unbeaten Super Rugby Pacific records intact at the weekend but competition newcomers Fijian Drua slumped to another heavy defeat.

Highlights: Crusaders cut down Highlanders

All Blacks wings Sevu Reece and Will Jordan combined for three tries as the Crusaders overhauled the Highlanders in the Super Rugby Pacific clash in Dunedin on Friday.

Watch: Jordan finishes brilliant Crusaders counter-attack

All Blacks fullback Will Jordan beat five defenders on his way to the tryline as the Crusaders claimed a victory over the Highlanders in Dunedin on Friday.

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 19: Ardie Savea of the Hurricanes makes a break during the round one Super Rugby Pacific match between the Crusaders and the Hurricanes at Forsyth Barr Stadium on February 19, 2022 in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images)

Highlights: Crusaders too good for Hurricanes

After a tight opening half in Dunedin, the Crusaders blew away the Hurricanes in the second half to kick off their Super Rugby Pacific season with a win.

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 19: Leicester Fainga’anuku of the Crusaders dives over to score a try during the round one Super Rugby Pacific match between the Crusaders and the Hurricanes at Forsyth Barr Stadium on February 19, 2022 in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Fainga’anuku hat-trick helps Crusaders quell Canes

Leicester Fainga’anuku scored three tries to help the Crusaders claim a season-opening 42-32 victory against the Hurricanes in Dunedin on Saturday.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 03: Pablo Matera poses during the Crusaders Super Rugby 2022 headshots session at Rugby Park on February 03, 2022 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Matera set to make Crusaders debut

Argentina loose forward Pablo Matera will make his first appearance for the Crusaders in their Super Rugby Pacific opener against the Hurricanes in Dunedin on Saturday.

All Blacks duo out of first three Super Rugby matches

Coach Scott Robertson has confirmed that Richie Mo’unga and Ethan Blackadder will miss the opening three rounds of the Crusaders’ Super Rugby Pacific campaign.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 18: Crusaders coach Scott Robertson during the Super Rugby match between DHL Stormers and Crusaders at DHL Newlands Stadium on May 18, 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Swys: Boks don’t need Robertson

Former Springbok attack coach Swys de Bruin has explained why he would be against a foreign consultant like the Crusaders’ Scott Robertson joining the team’s management staff.

Crusaders give Naholo a test ride

Former All Blacks wing Waisake Naholo will attempt to earn a contract with the Crusaders after joining the team’s pre-season training for Super Rugby Pacific.

Crusaders, NZR lock in Robertson

Scott Robertson has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby and the Crusaders for the next three years, announcing on Friday that he will lead the Crusaders through to the end of 2024.