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Crusaders beat Chiefs 32-19 in Super Rugby Aotearoa

HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) — The Christchurch-based Crusaders rebounded from last week’s shock loss to the Hurricanes to beat the Chiefs 32-19 Saturday in Super Rugby Aotearoa, reinforcing their claim to the championship title. The Crusaders’ first home loss in four years brought the Wellington-based Hurricanes and Auckland-based Blues into title contention in the New Zealand professional tournament, a substitute for the five-nation Super Rugby competition that was suspended in March. Saturday’s convincing win over the Hamilton-based Chiefs strengthens the Crusaders’ position atop the tournament table with two rounds remaining in the 10-week season. The Chiefs extended a club-record losing streak to eight games, including seven in a row this season under British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland. “There was one point in it for a good part of the match and our bench came on and made a really big impact,” Crusaders captain Codie Taylor said.Read more on NewsOK.com

 

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