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Bridge scores an intercept try. Crusaders will win, but once again cards, cards, cards have had a major bearing on the game.
Crusaders vs Chiefs: Super Rugby live scores, blog
Penalty try yellow card. Boschier gone. 33.23
Crusaders vs Chiefs: Super Rugby live scores, blog
A long penalty kicked by the Chiefs and then a penalty conceded inside 22. 26-23 Crusaders.
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Crusaders 26.20, first try of the second half. Which bench brings more?
Crusaders vs Chiefs: Super Rugby live scores, blog
Whitelock try from an earlier midfield break, great save by Boshier to start with but no stopping the captain from close range in the next phase. Crusaders 24.20
Crusaders vs Chiefs: Super Rugby live scores, blog
New front rows, Crusaders have won a couple of earlier scrum penalties.
Crusaders vs Chiefs: Super Rugby live scores, blog
Chiefs lead with 24 to go 20.19. A McKenzie penalty.
Crusaders vs Chiefs: Super Rugby live scores, blog
Ngati hobbles off. This player never gets an even break.
Crusaders vs Chiefs: Super Rugby live scores, blog
Crusaders have fed off Chiefs errors, but Chiefs making most of the play. Still 19.17 to the hosts though.
Crusaders vs Chiefs: Super Rugby live scores, blog
Left wing having a beauty for the Chiefs. Cane is very busy. Ngati very solid.
Crusaders vs Chiefs: Super Rugby live scores, blog
Chiefs hanging onto the ball and they have their second try. Alaimalo whose dad lives in Melbourne scores a try. He has been tough to put down, 19-17 at halftime. Chiefs with quick ball look very potent, Crusaders struggling to slow it down. Chiefs turn with wind, a massive change in the game.
Crusaders vs Chiefs: Super Rugby live scores, blog
A yellow card for Alaalatoa for a high tackle. Gee going to be a lot of cards this year.
Crusaders vs Chiefs: Super Rugby live scores, blog
Sam Cane from the blue a 40m breakout try.
Crusaders vs Chiefs: Super Rugby live scores, blog
Taufau try, it may get be over already at 17.3. A knock on by Todd missed but Crusaders worthy of their 19.3 lead.
Crusaders vs Chiefs: Super Rugby live scores, blog
Chiefs lack of discipline is shocking, but Crusaders miss penalty.
Crusaders vs Chiefs: Super Rugby live scores, blog
McKenzie penalty. Chiefs look good with ball in hand, when they hang onto it. Mo’unga yellow card.
Crusaders vs Chiefs: Super Rugby live scores, blog
Try. Crusaders 10-0. Three errors by McKenzie.
Crusaders vs Chiefs: Super Rugby live scores, blog
Possible try for Richie Mo’unga pending a knock on inquiry.
Crusaders vs Chiefs: Super Rugby live scores, blog
Mitchell Brown off for the Chiefs. Flat passes and short side attack working well for the hosts.
Crusaders vs Chiefs: Super Rugby live scores, blog
Matt Todd try. Crusaders 5-0. First chance in the Chiefs 22 and a try is scored.
Crusaders vs Chiefs: Super Rugby live scores, blog
Dramatic start. A big break by Brown sparked by McKenzie. Defensive scrum for the Crusaders.
Crusaders vs Chiefs: Super Rugby live scores, blog
Good on the Chiefs for throwing it around, but this is just cruel now.
Crusaders vs Chiefs: Super Rugby live scores, blog