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Hurricanes score late in historic defeat for Crusaders

By 1News Reporters
March 15, 2024
Hurricane celebrates Justin Sangster (19) of the Hurricanes match winning try during the Super Rugby Pacific round four match between the Crusaders Vs Hurricanes.

Hurricane celebrates Justin Sangster (19) of the Hurricanes match winning try during the Super Rugby Pacific round four match between the Crusaders Vs Hurricanes. (Source: Photosport)

The Hurricanes have come out 14-10 winners in wet and windy conditions in Christchurch to stay undefeated this season.

The Crusaders remain without a win from their opening four matches which is their worst start to a Super Rugby season in history.

The match was a low scoring affair with the Crusaders scoring a late penalty but couldn't hold on as Justin Sangster silenced the home crowd with a try in the 79th minute.

Crusaders 10 (Grace try, Hohepa pen, con)

Hurricanes 14 (Lomax, Sangster tries, Cameron 2 cons)

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