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Crusaders grind down Hurricanes to stay unbeaten

Pete Samu of the Crusaders charges forward.

Canterbury captain Matt Todd scored the only try of the match early in the second half as the Crusaders stayed unbeaten after 11 matches with a 20-12 victory over the Wellington Hurricanes in an enthralling Super Rugby encounter on Saturday.

Super Rugby cull saga drags on in Tokyo

"Just with the doubts about our future, it's transferred onto the field": Rebels forward Laurie Weeks.

ARU boss Bill Pulver will be front and centre at SANZAAR's executive committee meeting in Tokyo on Friday, but rugby fans shouldn't hold their breath waiting to hear which Australian franchise is cut from Super Rugby.

Naiyaravoro faces fitness battle

Doubtful starter: Blockbusting Waratahs winger Taqele Naiyaravoro.

Powerful winger Taqele Naiyaravoro is in major doubt for the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby home clash with the Blues in Sydney on Saturday.

Chiefs made to work hard for victory over Force

Wrestling match: Marcel Brache of Force gets a grip.

The end of a three-week overseas trek seemingly took its toll on a lacklustre Chiefs side, who were made to work hard to get past the Force in their Super Rugby clash in Perth on Saturday night.