Saturday Mar 28, 2020

ARCHIVE: Super Rugby semi-final of 2002

Super Rugby has begun releasing raw footage from some of its most iconic games after this year’s competition was postponed due to the COVID-19 virus.

The latest game to come under the spotlight is a semi-final from 2002 between the Crusaders and the Highlanders in Christchurch.

The star-studded Crusaders squad with names including Richie McCaw, Andrew Mehrtens, Aaron Mauger, Chris Jack and Justin Marshall came out 34-23 winners on the day and went on to win the entire competition.

The game had five tries and is recognised as one of the competition’s classic games.

Great Tries

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Individual brilliance as player scores off his own kick off
9 WEEKS AGO

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Big Hits & Dirty Play

1 DAY AGO

Shocking record set to be broken at this year’s World Cup
3 WEEKS AGO

Tom Curry receives ban following red card tackle against Argentina
5 WEEKS AGO

Off the ball 'punches' being called out by fans following All Blacks vs Springbok match
5 WEEKS AGO

Scott Barrett's World Cup on the rocks following reckless shoulder charge
5 WEEKS AGO

Bizarre tackle school video divides viewers

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See It To Believe It

1 DAY AGO

Shocking record set to be broken at this year’s World Cup
6 WEEKS AGO

Incredible team try showcases thrills of the grassroots game
6 WEEKS AGO

Dane Coles stunned as he hears news of Steve Hansen joining the Wallabies
6 WEEKS AGO

Moment of madness leads to incredible Springbok score
6 WEEKS AGO

Highlights video shows just why Vakatawa’s return is so highly anticipated

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Funnies

2 DAYS AGO

Irish players prove the work/life balance is possible even at a World Cup
6 DAYS AGO

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber offers ice cold response at the press conference
1 WEEK AGO

Stone Cole’d: Dan Cole channels his inner Steve Austin in brilliant behind the scenes action
1 WEEK AGO

Chaos ensues as off-field substitute is caught up in try scoring opportunity
2 WEEKS AGO

Springboks set to sing additional song post national anthem in future test matches

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Amateur

38 WEEKS AGO

You Won’t See Many Better Than This Silky-Smooth Try From Llandovery RFC
38 WEEKS AGO

Incredible Scenes As Caldy RFC Hand Ealing First Championship Defeat Of The Season
61 WEEKS AGO

Dubious Score Decides Result Of Rugby's Biggest Schools Fixture
61 WEEKS AGO

Incredible Scenes At School Boys Rugby Match
61 WEEKS AGO

The Next Dominant Backrow?

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Player Features

6 HOURS AGO

Springbok’s reign as world champions in peril as Dupont returns
1 DAY AGO

Jersey Reds player evicted from own home following club collapse
2 DAYS AGO

Irish players prove the work/life balance is possible even at a World Cup
2 DAYS AGO

Watch Namibian wingers display incredible speed against Uruguay
3 DAYS AGO

Vakatawa signs for English Premiership side in sensational return to rugby

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ARCHIVE: Super Rugby semi-final of 2002

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Irish players prove the work/life balance is possible even at a World Cup

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