McKenzie penalty sees Chiefs pip Crusaders in dramatic finish
The Crusaders scored three tries to two but were punished for infringements within kicking range as McKenzie landed four penalties.
The Crusaders scored three tries to two but were punished for infringements within kicking range as McKenzie landed four penalties.
The Exeter centre is looking to make a statement ahead of the impending Lions squad announcement.
Last year’s Champions Cup winners have lost all four previous meetings with the province.
Damian McKenzie ensured the Waikato Chiefs revival continued on Saturday.
Leicester Fainga’anuku’s brilliant try arrived in the first half.
A dramatic ending as Andy Reid’s Kansas City saw off the Browns and moved one victory from a Super Bowl return.
Elsewhere, the New York Jets almost brought their 344-day winless run to an end and the resurgent Giants surprised the Seattle Seahawks.
A wrap of last night’s NFL action Stateside.
Meanwhile, Taysom Hill led New Orleans Saints to victory.
Elsewhere, the Bills delivered the Seattle Seahawks their second defeat in three games.
In the later game, Aaron Rodgers and Robert Tonyan connected on three touchdown passes as the Green Bay Packers routed the Atlanta Falcons 30-16.
Super Bowl Champions Kansas City beat the Texans in front of just under 16,000 people.
South Africa is struggling to contain coronavirus.
The former Wales boss has now presided over five straight defeats.
Jordie Barrett was the star as the Canes recorded their first win in Super Rugby Aotearoa.
The Crusaders are unchanged as they aim to pick up where they left off.
The Blues win in Hamilton for the first time since 2011 and nail a record fifth straight road win with 12-point victory over Warren Gatland’s side.
Things could get a little bit awkward at the breakfast table in the Gatland household tomorrow morning.
Super Rugby returned this morning with the Highlanders beating the Chiefs 28-27 in Dunedin.
Irishman Owen Tarrant has worked with the Chiefs in New Zealand and is now with the Kobelco Steelers in Japan.
Jason Holland’s men were trailing by 10 points heading into the final quarter.
Australian Conference rivals the Brumbies and the Reds enjoyed big wins on Saturday, the leaders recovering from an outbreak of mumps.
The 55-year-old will take over the Super League side on a four-year deal that will allow him to coach the British and Irish Lions in 2021.
The Chiefs announced the appointment of Warren Gatland as their head coach on a four-year contract.
The Chiefs side pulled off a shock win over the defending Super Rugby champions in Suva.
The Chiefs say they will take no risks with the New Zealand flanker.
The Japanese outfit recorded the most significant win of their brief Super Rugby life in Hamilton on Saturday.
Jack Nowell, Henry Slade and Luke Cowan-Dickie have all signed fresh two-year deals with the Premiership club.
Munster will be pumped for the visit of Exeter with or without Peter O’Mahony.
From chasing to counter-rucking, Munster’s scrum-half proved doubters wrong in Devon.
The out-half had a sinking feeling when he his wind-assisted clearance kick invited pressure. But he will be stronger for the experience in Sandy Park.
CJ Stander’s second half try and an enormous defensive shift sees Munster leave with two points.
Johann van Graan’s pack look in rude health before facing up to another almighty challenge in England.
The 28-year-old wing has been impressive for the Chiefs in recent seasons.
Either the Crusaders or the Sharks will be the semi-final opponents for the Hurricanes after they saw off the Chiefs in the last eight.
Warren Gatland’s son Bryn scored for the Blues, but the Chiefs kept up their unbeaten run against the big city side.
Ronan O’Gara saw his new side score seven tries to get start their Super Rugby season with a hard-fought win over the Chiefs.
The 25-year-old wing had an impressive impact against Connacht.
It was a sensational Sunday night in Devon for Leo Cullen’s men.
Leo Cullen’s men delivered a hammer blow to the English champions’ European ambitions.