Crusaders win staggering 27th straight home knockout match to reach Super Rugby final
An impregnable defence and two tries to Cullen Grace saw the Crusaders overpower the Chiefs 20-7 in a ferocious Super Rugby semi-final in Christchurch on Friday.
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Super Rugby Pacific: All Black Ethan Blackadder sidelined for the rest of the year
Crusaders loose forward Ethan Blackadder will be sidelined for the rest of the year due to a shoulder injury sustained against the Reds in last week’s quarter-final.
Injured All Blacks forward Blackadder out for the year
Versatile All Blacks forward Ethan Blackadder was Thursday ruled out for the rest of the year after scans confirmed he required surgery on a dislocated shoulder.
All Blacks flanker Blackadder to miss rest of 2022 with shoulder injury
All Blacks flanker Ethan Blackadder has been ruled out for the rest of the year due to a shoulder injury, his Super Rugby team Canterbury Crusaders said on Thursday.
Rugby-Valetini back for Brumbies but Ikitau banned for Super semi-final
MELBOURNE (Reuters) -The ACT Brumbies have welcomed back loose forward Rob Valetini but lost centre Len Ikitau to suspension for the Super Rugby semi-final against the high-flying Auckland Blues on Saturday.
Valetini back for Brumbies but Ikitau banned for Super semi-final
MELBOURNE :The ACT Brumbies have welcomed back loose forward Rob Valetini but lost centre Len Ikitau to suspension for the Super Rugby semi-final against the high-flying Auckland Blues on Saturday.
All Blacks Blackadder, Papalii in doubt for Ireland series
:Ethan Blackadder looks set to miss New Zealand's three-test series against Ireland next month due to a shoulder injury, while his fellow loose forward Dalton Papalii is in doubt after having his appendix removed.
All Blacks' Blackadder and Papalii in doubt for Ireland series
Ethan Blackadder looks set to miss New Zealand's three-test series against Ireland next month due to a shoulder injury, while his fellow loose forward Dalton Papalii is in doubt after having his appendix removed.