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Chiefs and Blues Clash in Super Rugby Thriller: Highlights and Results

Exciting showdown between Blues Women and Chiefs Manawa in the Super Rugby Aupiki league with surprising outcomes! Find out more here.

In a thrilling Super Rugby Aupiki clash, the Blues Women made headlines by handing Chiefs Manawa their first loss of the season with a convincing 40-26 victory in Hamilton. The visitors set the tone early on, opening the scoring to pave the way for a high-intensity match. Meanwhile, the Crusaders ended their record slump with a much-needed victory, bouncing back from a 0-5 start, which marked the worst-ever start by a defending champion team.

The Blues Women sent a clear warning to Chiefs Manawa as they fired a 40-26 shot across the bow in preparation for their upcoming Super Rugby Aupiki final showdown in two weeks. On the other hand, the Crusaders showcased their strength by outclassing the Chiefs, with standout performances from Johnny McNicholl and Noah Hotham. The game saw impressive plays from Chay Fihaki, Tom Christie, Corey Kellow, and George Bell.

More details have surfaced about Louis Rees-Zammit's deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, adding a layer of intrigue to the already captivating rugby news. Additionally, the highly anticipated clash between Chiefs Manawa and the Blues at FMG Stadium Waikato on Easter Saturday laid the groundwork for an intense battle between the two top-ranking teams in the Sky Super Rugby Aupiki league.

In a historic moment, the Crusaders broke their Super Rugby Pacific duck by stunning the Chiefs at Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch. The match featured impressive tries from Chay Fihaki, Johnny McNicholl (who scored twice), Cullen Grace, and George Bell, showcasing the team's resilience and determination.