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RNZ News
23-05-2025
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- RNZ News
Super Rugby Pacific live updates: Crusaders v Highlanders
Crusaders' Chay Fihaki makes a run. Photo: Derek Morrison The Crusaders need a big win here to get themselves back to the top of the table, they're coming off a good win last weekend against the Waratahs. Meanwhile the Highlanders' last minute loss to the Hurrucanes means they're currently last but still have the slimmest of mathematical chances to make the play-offs. Kick-off is at 7:05pm NZT. Follow all the action with RNZ's live blog: Crusaders: 1. Tamaiti Williams, 2. Codie Taylor, 3. Kershawl Sykes-Martin, 4. Scott Barrett, 5. Jamie Hannah, 6. Cullen Grace, 7. Tom Christie, 8. Christian Lio-Willie, 9. Mitch Drummond, 10. Rivez Reihana, 11. Macca Springer, 12. David Havili (c), 13. Braydon Ennor, 14. Sevu Reece, 15. Johnny McNicholl Bench: 16. George Bell, 17. George Bower, 18. Seb Calder, 19. Quinten Strange, 20. Corey Kellow, 21. Kyle Preston, 22. James O'Connor, 23. Dallas McLeod Highlanders: 1. Ethan de Groot (cc), 2. Jack Taylor, 3. Saula Ma'u, 4. Mitch Dunshea, 5. Fabian Holland, 6. Te Kamaka Howden, 7. Veveni Lasaqa, 8. Sean Withy, 9. Folau Fakatava, 10. Taine Robinson, 11. Taniela Filimone, 12. Timoci Tavatavanawai (cc), 13. Tanielu Tele'a, 14. Jonah Lowe, 15. Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens Bench: 16. Soane Vikena, 17. Josh Bartlett, 18. Sosefo Kautai, 19. Tai Cribb, 20. Will Stodart, 21. Adam Lennox, 22. Cam Millar, 23. Thomas Umaga-Jensen
RNZ News
22-05-2025
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- RNZ News
Crusaders v Highlanders: what you need to know
Crusaders v Highlanders Kick-off: 7:05pm Friday 23 May Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch Live blog updates on RNZ Sport Despite being last place on the table, the Highlanders still have a mathematical chance of making the Super Rugby Pacific play-offs. It's about as remote as trip to the Chatham Islands, but a bonus point win tonight will at least set them on that path. Jamie Joseph's team is coming off a heartbreaking loss to the Hurricanes in Wellington, however the signs were there that they could cause an upset tonight. The Crusaders are coming off an entertaining win against the Waratahs, made more impressive considering how many players they were missing. Crusaders: 1. Tamaiti Williams, 2. Codie Taylor, 3. Kershawl Sykes-Martin, 4. Scott Barrett, 5. Jamie Hannah, 6. Cullen Grace, 7. Tom Christie, 8. Christian Lio-Willie, 9. Mitch Drummond, 10. Rivez Reihana, 11. Macca Springer, 12. David Havili (c), 13. Braydon Ennor, 14. Sevu Reece, 15. Johnny McNicholl Bench: 16. George Bell, 17. George Bower, 18. Seb Calder, 19. Quinten Strange, 20. Corey Kellow, 21. Kyle Preston, 22. James O'Connor, 23. Dallas McLeod Highlanders: 1. Ethan de Groot (cc), 2. Jack Taylor, 3. Saula Ma'u, 4. Mitch Dunshea, 5. Fabian Holland, 6. Te Kamaka Howden, 7. Veveni Lasaqa, 8. Sean Withy, 9. Folau Fakatava, 10. Taine Robinson, 11. Taniela Filimone, 12. Timoci Tavatavanawai (cc), 13. Tanielu Tele'a, 14. Jonah Lowe, 15. Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens Bench: 16. Soane Vikena, 17. Josh Bartlett, 18. Sosefo Kautai, 19. Tai Cribb, 20. Will Stodart, 21. Adam Lennox, 22. Cam Millar, 23. Thomas Umaga-Jensen Saula Ma'u during the Highlanders v Crusaders, Super Rugby Pacific match, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin. Photo: Michael Thomas/ActionPress Scott Barrett is back alongside Jamie Hannah in the second row, which makes this about as close to a first choice pack for the Crusaders. Mitch Drummond gets to run out with the starting team in his 150th Super Rugby game, with Kyle Preston on the bench and Noah Hotham given the weekend off, while Johnny McNicholl retains his spot at fullback. Not many changes for the Highlanders, with Taniela Filimone starting on the wing for the injured Jona Nareki. Tai Cribb comes onto the bench to cover loose forward, while Saula Ma'u plays his 50th game for the Highlanders. Jonah Lowe scores a try during the Hurricanes v Highlanders, Super Rugby Pacific match, Sky Stadium. Photo: Marty Melville/Actionpress The Crusaders have won four of their last five matches against the Highlanders, scoring over 40 points in their last two wins. The Highlanders have lost eight of their last nine Super Rugby Pacific games including their last four in a row. Highlanders wing Jonah Lowe is on a three-game try scoring streak in Super Rugby Pacific, crossing for a total of five tries in that period. Crusaders 43 - 10 Highlanders This was where it all started to go badly wrong for the Highlanders, they were blown off the park before halftime by a very efficient Crusaders side in round 11. The good news is that they don't have to deal with Will Jordan again, with the fullback gashing them for two tries in the first 10 minutes. But really, this defeat exposed some serious areas of concern for the Highlanders on defence. This is a very strong looking Crusaders side, playing at home and with a serious motivation to regain the top spot on the ladder. So the task is monumental for the strugglers, however if the Highlanders can put up the sort of fight they showed last weekend it's possible they can pull something off. It'll take a serious amount of luck and attacking nous, considering they need a bonus point to keep their season alive.
RNZ News
21-05-2025
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- RNZ News
David Havili signs on for another two years with Crusaders
David Havili of the Crusaders Photo: © Photosport Ltd 2025 Crusaders captain David Havili has re-signed with the Super Rugby Pacific club for another two years In his 10th season with the club, Havili said there were a number of reasons for him staying. "I've really enjoyed the opportunity to lead the boys this year and the success we've had. I'm so glad to have signed on for another couple of years and keep this train rolling," he said. The 30-year-old, who has played 30 games for the All Blacks, is closing in on 150 games for the Crusaders. "Reaching that milestone and playing 150 games for this club will be pretty special," he said. Havili first joined the Crusaders in 2015 and was named Crusaders Player of Year in 2017. Head Coach Rob Penney said Havili a key part of the glue that holds the Crusaders together. "His DNA is red and black and he's such a committed member of this organisation. The leadership he's provided to the club has been really valuable and it's wonderful to have him and all his experience in the organisation for another two years," Penney said. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
NZ Herald
21-05-2025
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- NZ Herald
All Black David Havili re-signs with Crusaders and NZ Rugby until 2027
Crusaders captain and All Blacks utility David Havili has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and the Christchurch-based Super Rugby Pacific franchise until the end of 2027. Havili has played 30 tests for the All Blacks since making his debut in 2017 and made more than 130 appearances for the Crusaders. The deal will see the 30-year-old remain in New Zealand until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Havili says the prospect of bringing up 150 games for the Crusaders and being captain was a big draw card to put pen to paper, turning down offers from overseas clubs, to remain in New Zealand. 'I just felt it wasn't my time,' said Havili. 'I look back on the captains of this team ... they did the job, and I wanted to stay here.
