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Hurricanes dig in for gritty win

Otago Daily Times Online News·Friday, 1 May 2026·about 1 month ago
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Title credentials tested and passed. The Hurricanes have kept their spot at the top of the Super Rugby Pacific ladder with a gritty 38-31 win over defending champions the Crusaders in Wellington tonight.  Wing Fine Fineanganofo again crossed the chalk, as he looked to etch his name in competition history, while the Crusaders were unable to find a late strike to force extra time.  Leicester Fainga'anuku was again outstanding at flanker, kicking off the night's scoring with another powerful burst from close range, but after several kicking duels and an exchange of penalty goals, the 'Canes went bang-bang to demoralise the visitors before the break. Halfback Cam Roigard played a hand in both strikes, setting one up for wing Josh Moorby, while finishing another, as the home side took a 24-10 lead at the break.…

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