‘Leave them at home': Cowbells banned at Super Rugby Pacific final
By RNZ
The Crusaders don't want Chiefs fans to bring cowbells to the Super Rugby Pacific final in Christchurch on Saturday.
The final is set up as the perfect crescendo to a compelling 2025 season, with the Chiefs, the number one ranked team in the round
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