Crusaders march on with big win over Blues

Crusaders beat Blues to continue late season push

George Bower scored his first Super Rugby try in his 100th match for the Crusaders. Photo: Getty Images Different battleground, same result.

Super Rugby Pacific - Crusaders v Blues

The defending Super Rugby Pacific champions were sparked by a masterclass by converted flanker Leicester Fainga'anuku.

Crusaders march on with big win over Blues

Crusaders 36 Blues 20 It’s unique that a rugby player will score a try for the All Blacks before they have one for their Super Rugby Pacific team. That was...

Crusaders beat Blues, Chiefs over Reds

The Crusaders' have dominated the later stages of the game to score a 36-20 win over the Blues in Christchurch as Leicester Fainga'anuku stood out again, firstly at flanker and later in the backline.

Crusaders hail Fainga'anuku's switch

Crusaders coach Rob Penney says star back Leicester Fainga’anuku’s move into the forward pack has exceeded expectations. Fainga’anuku was a dynamic performer playing as a flank in Friday’s 36-20 victory over the higher-ranked Blues in Christchurch. It was a third successive start in the pack for the 26-year-old, whose 12 Tests for the All Blacks have all been as an outside back. Penney identified Fainga’anuku had the physicality and tackle-busti…

Crusaders player ratings: 'Ludicrous' Leicester will have All Blacks boss salivating

Following the Crusaders' 36-20 victory over the Blues, here's how we rated Rob Penney's charges in the Super Rugby Pacific clash.