The defending champion, Crusaders have returned to their winning ways in unspectacular fashion, beating the Bulls 33‑14 in Christchurch last night.
It was good enough for the Crusaders to put losses to the Highlanders and Hurricanes behind them, and give the Bulls their fourth‑straight defeat.
The Crusaders led by a flattering 21‑7 scoreline at halftime.
It's halftime here at home as we lead 21-7 over the @BlueBullsRugby #CRuvBUL #wewill #crusadeon (Photo @PhotosportNZ ) pic.twitter.com/gzpX23yJf2
— BNZ Crusaders (@crusadersrugby) March 23, 2018
Winger George Bridge bagged the game's most‑interesting try, from a cross‑kick in the dying minutes, while their first‑half scorers were Scott Barrett, Codie Taylor and centre Jack Goodhue.
The Crusaders struggled for rhythm because of the conditions and 12 penalties conceded.
One of them resulted in a yellow card for prop Tim Perry for a high tackle in the 25th minute.
That’s fulltime here at AMI with a 33-14 win over the @BlueBullsRugby. Thanks to our amazing fans for showing up in this weather! You guys were awesome 👊🏼 #CRUvBUL #wewill #crusadeon 📸 @PhotosportNZ pic.twitter.com/V6TxFxSg2n
— BNZ Crusaders (@crusadersrugby) March 23, 2018
In another match last night, the Rebels defeated the Sharks 46-14.
Today the Chiefs take on the Sunwolves at 4.15pm while the Highlanders meet the Hurricanes at 6.35 tonight.
Source: Radio NZ
