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# Aaron Cruden

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# big in japan
Ben Smith, Aaron Cruden and Franco Mostert are moving to Japan's Top League
Smith and Cruden will play for Kobe Steelers while Mostert is on his way to Honda Heat.
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Jul 31st 2020, 9:49 AM
# Team news
Cruden on the bench as Chiefs and Highlanders name a debutant each
Warren Gatland and Aaron Mauger have named their teams for the return of rugby union.
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Jun 11th 2020, 10:42 AM
# backing
Montpellier stars Pienaar and Cruden fancy Leinster's Champions Cup chances
The Top 14 side were well beaten at Altrad Stadium yesterday.
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Jan 21st 2018, 7:40 AM
# au revoir chiefs
All Black out-half Aaron Cruden commits to three years with Montpellier
The Chiefs star has chosen a life in France over another shot at the World Cup.
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Jan 17th 2017, 10:08 PM
# crude and unusual punishment
'I thought the 1st kick was going over': Cruden looks back on 2013 match-winning conversion
The playmaker admits the Irish charge on his crucial penalty was not to blame for the initial miss.
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Nov 19th 2016, 1:00 AM
# Stay or Go?
All Blacks to fight French bid for Cruden
The out-half is mulling over a move to Montpellier.
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Oct 20th 2016, 9:20 AM
# formidable
Savea, Cruden and Fekitoa return for history-chasing All Blacks
Steve Hansen makes three changes for Saturday’s game in Auckland.
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Oct 19th 2016, 6:31 PM
# world's best
Cruden takes 10 shirt as All Blacks begin post-Carter and McCaw era
Ardie Savea and Seta Tamanivalu could make their debuts against Wales.
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Jun 8th 2016, 7:09 PM
# playmaker
Hurricanes 10 Barrett in impressive All Blacks audition against the Rebels
Barrett is up against Aaron Cruden and Lima Sopoaga for the Kiwis’ 10 shirt.
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Apr 15th 2016, 3:37 PM
# Skills
Aaron Cruden was all class as the Chiefs ripped it up against the Brumbies
The Kiwi franchise are in stunning attacking form.
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Apr 2nd 2016, 1:14 PM
# 1-touch football
The Chiefs flung the ball around like a hot spud in their 9-try win over the Force
Beauden Barrett was on form too when the ‘Canes beat the Kings in Wellington yesterday.
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Mar 26th 2016, 10:54 AM
# rags to riches
Beer, fishing and kicking the winning points - Stephen Donald speaks about the 2011 World Cup
The42 spoke to Donald about going from fourth choice to a World Cup winner.
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Sep 18th 2015, 12:00 PM
# crude blow
More World Cup woe for Cruden as knee injury set to end All Black's season
The Chiefs playmaker ruptured knee ligaments in the win over Crusaders on Friday.
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Apr 20th 2015, 10:16 AM
# Tired and emotional
Boozy Cruden dropped from All Blacks for missed flight
The out-half went out on the tear and as a result, missed the team flight to Argentina.
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Sep 22nd 2014, 12:01 AM
# Dan the Man
All Black Carter to miss opening games of Rugby Championship
The 32-year-old cracked a calf bone during the Super Rugby final last weekend.
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Aug 5th 2014, 10:10 AM
# Get carter
Rejuvenated Dan Carter back in All Blacks squad
The sabbatical is over for the talismanic No 10.
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Jul 28th 2014, 9:14 AM
# Sealed
All Blacks out-half Aaron Cruden is off the post-RWC2015 transfer market
The 25-year-old has signed a new contract which will see him stay in New Zealand until 2017.
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Jun 17th 2014, 1:17 PM
# Highlights
Hurricanes rout champions Chiefs to shake up Super XV play-off race
The return of Aaron Cruden came too late to save the Chiefs from an embarrassing defeat.
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May 24th 2014, 12:59 PM
# super troopers
Super Rugby: Swinging arms, Cruden's late show and Mark Anscombe's son is a legend
Round Seven of the southern hemisphere’s elite rugby competition brought its usual sackful of attacking plays, big hits and stunning tries.
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Mar 30th 2014, 1:57 PM
# 1st 5/8
I'm not stepping into Dan Carter's shoes, I wear my own -- Aaron Cruden
With half of his 28 All Black caps coming from the start, the Chiefs number 10 won’t be considered a back up option any more.
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Nov 21st 2013, 12:45 PM
# Baby Blacks
No Carter, no problem for NZ with George Morgan on board
Skills to pay the bills.
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Nov 21st 2013, 9:15 AM
# Hamstrung
Injured Dan Carter limps off as All Black winning streak rumbles on
Kieran Read was in immense form both England showed plenty of fight before losing out.
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Nov 16th 2013, 4:22 PM
# Bledisloe Cup
Aussie lambs to the slaughter as McCaw scores on All Blacks comeback
The Lions softened the Wallabies up. New Zealand went in for the kill.
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Aug 17th 2013, 1:11 PM
# victory dance
Spine-tingling Haka from Chiefs as they celebrate Super Rugby success
After which, the newly-crowned champions slurped on some tastefully labelled beers.
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Aug 3rd 2013, 1:39 PM
# Unstoppable
November tests: McCaw stars as All Blacks edge closer to unbeaten 2012
Wales’ losing run continues thanks to an 18-point haul from Aaron Cruden and a super effort from his captain.
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Nov 24th 2012, 8:01 PM
# Down Under
Skipper McCaw inspires All Blacks to win over South Africa in Dunedin
The All Blacks, who ran out 21-11 victors, remain unbeaten in the championship.
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Sep 15th 2012, 10:31 AM
# third test
Preview: Another glorious chance to make Irish rugby history awaits
It will be by no means a simple task but the All Blacks are shorn of the services of Dan Carter, their first-choice wingers and two-thirds of their back row.
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Jun 22nd 2012, 10:30 AM
# the spotlight
New Zealand v Ireland: Three key battles
Ireland came close to achieving the impossible last week, here are three areas which could help them go one better.
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Jun 22nd 2012, 7:20 AM
# summer tour
Ireland's Call - Part Three: You asked, O'Driscoll and Kidney answered
The Irish coach and captain fielded your questions as the team for the final Test against the All Blacks was announced.
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Jun 21st 2012, 10:00 AM
# final fling
Earls back on the left wing as Kidney names strong side for Third Test
The Munster man returns from a shoulder injury to face the All Blacks and is joined in the Irish backline by Paddy Wallace.
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Jun 21st 2012, 1:38 AM
# decisions
McCaw and Dagg among starters to face Australia
All Blacks coach Graham Henry has made a number of changes from the side that beat Argentina in last weekend’s quarter-final.
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Oct 13th 2011, 8:14 PM