The Crusaders have a handy advantage over the Blues early in the second half of their Super Rugby derby in Auckland
The Crusaders have a handy advantage over the Blues early in the second half of their Super Rugby derby in Auckland
19 May 2018
The Red and Blacks lead 29-12 after crossing for four tries in the first half.
Earlier, a late Hayden Parker drop goal earned the Sunwolves a stunning 26-23 victory over the Stormers in Japan.
Shane van Gisbergen's been the best placed kiwi after the opening race of the latest Supercars event in Winton.
Van Gisbergen has finished in third place, with fellow kiwi Fabian Coulthard fourth.
The race has been won by Rick Kelly, with Scott Pye second.
The women's Black Sticks have fallen short in their opening international tri-series match against Japan in Cromwell.
New Zealand have been beaten 2-1.
Sam Harrison scored the sole goal for the Black Sticks.
The Vegas Golden Knights are one win away from the Stanley Cup finals - in just their first season in the NHL.
The Knights have beaten the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 in the fourth game of the Western Conference finals, and now lead the best of seven series 3-1.
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