Super Rugby
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Drua Look to Bounce Back as Fines-Leleiwasa Reunites With Former Club Western Force
Weekend spotlight: a reunion with baggage and a season at stake. Issak Fines-Leleiwasa returns to confront his former club as the Drua chase a vital win and a shot at the play-offs. Expect a tense, edge-of-seat clash that could shape the run-in to finals.
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Crusaders rout Drua 69-26, extending Drua’s winless run on the road in Super Rugby Pacific
A chastening night on the road exposed the Drua’s defensive frailties as a heavyweight foe surged clear. With momentum in question, a crucial run of fixtures will test their resolve and call for a swift regrouping.
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Baselala named on bench for Drua’s Crusaders clash in Christchurch
Philip Baselala returns to the Drua lineup, named on the bench for their clash with the Crusaders in Christchurch. A measured comeback and a versatile bench signal the plan to ease him back into Super Rugby action.
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Injury-hit Drua head to Christchurch to face Crusaders with Nasilasila as captain
Injuries are piling up and the Drua face a brutal finish to the season as they head to Christchurch to take on the Crusaders. A reshuffled side and a captain’s leadership will be tested in a high-stakes clash that could reshape their campaign.
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Crusaders rout Drua 69-26 in Addington farewell as Codie Taylor bags four tries to become the leading try-scoring forward in Super Rugby history
Crusaders roll out a farewell to Addington with a blistering 69-26 win, and a night that will be remembered for more than the scoreline. Codie Taylor stars with a four-try haul in his 150th appearance, cementing his place as Super Rugby’s leading try-scoring forward. A milestone-filled, emotion-charged display that underlines the hosts’ attacking depth and…
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Codie Taylor nets four on 150th cap as Crusaders rout Drua in Addington farewell
An emotional farewell to Addington ends in a commanding Crusaders win as Codie Taylor shines in his 150th appearance with a four-try haul. A powerful forward game and clinical finishing mark a night to remember as the team looks ahead to Te Kaha Stadium.
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Drua frustrated as heat rules block pre-match ritual in Vidiri Trophy clash with Blues in Auckland
Frustration boiled over after the Drua’s 15-40 defeat in Auckland when they were denied their traditional pre-match challenge on the field. Glen Jackson blasted heat protocols that he says stifle Pacific expression, leaving the team to stage a dressing-room chant instead and highlighting a broader debate over safety and culture in Super Rugby Pacific.
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Blues overpower Drua 40-15 at Eden Park with dominant second-half surge
An enterprising first half from the Drua gave the Blues a scare, but a ruthless second half swung the result. For the Drua, the takeaway will be discipline and ball security as they regroup for the next round.
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Blues rally in second half to beat Drua 40-15 at Eden Park
Blues turn a tight first half into a commanding win at Eden Park, riding a sharp second-half surge. A late Drua mistake opened the door for a decisive finish as the home side sealed the result and kept their momentum going.
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Blues hand Drua a 40-15 defeat after second-half fade and missed chances
An opening burst lifts the Drua, but a second-half lapse leaves them on the wrong side of the scoreboard. Coach Glen Jackson signals a need for sharper execution and renewed intensity, with cultural and preparation elements adding another layer to next weekend’s challenge.