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Scrutiny in the Crusaders after their 50-24 Super Rugby loss to the Brumbies in Christchurch

23 February 2026

Scrutiny in the Crusaders after their 50-24 Super Rugby loss to the Brumbies in Christchurch

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The Crusaders have been demolished by the Brumbies 50-24 in Christchurch to close out the second week of Super Rugby
	22 Feb: The Crusaders have been demolished by the Brumbies 50-24 in Christchurch to close out the second week of Super Rugby... more

Carlos Alcaraz has cruised past Arthur Fils 6-2 6-1 to win the Qatar Open and extend his perfect start to the year
	22 Feb: Carlos Alcaraz has cruised past Arthur Fils 6-2 6-1 to win the Qatar Open and extend his perfect start to the year... more

An injury blow for the Crusaders ahead of their home Super Rugby match against the Brumbies this afternoon
	22 Feb: An injury blow for the Crusaders ahead of their home Super Rugby match against the Brumbies this afternoon... more

Chiefs coach Jono Gibbes believes the Super Rugby matches between New Zealand sides are as intense as any of the big rivalries he experienced while coaching in France
	22 Feb: Chiefs coach Jono Gibbes believes the Super Rugby matches between New Zealand sides are as intense as any of the big rivalries he experienced while coaching in France... more

Wales' wretched run in Six Nations rugby has continued...losing 26-23 to Scotland in Cardiff - their 14th Six Nations loss in a row
	22 Feb: Wales' wretched run in Six Nations rugby has continued...losing 26-23 to Scotland in Cardiff - their 14th Six Nations loss in a row... more

The Blues are happy to have won ugly in Super Rugby, fending off the Force 42-32 in Perth
	22 Feb: The Blues are happy to have won ugly in Super Rugby, fending off the Force 42-32 in Perth... more

It's a Super Rugby "rinse and repeat' moment for Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph
	21 Feb: It's a Super Rugby "rinse and repeat' moment for Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph... more

Tiaan Whelpton's made a resounding statement at the International Track Meet in Christchurch
	21 Feb: Tiaan Whelpton's made a resounding statement at the International Track Meet in Christchurch... more

Some of the country's best track and field talent will be on show in Christchurch this afternoon as the city hosts it's annual International Track Meet
	21 Feb: Some of the country's best track and field talent will be on show in Christchurch this afternoon as the city hosts it's annual International Track Meet... more

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