WELLINGTON (AFP) – The Canterbury Crusaders say they are treating Friday's clash against the table-topping Waikato Chiefs as a "semi-final", as they look to secure a berth in the Super 15 play-offs.

FILE - New Zealand All Blacks captain Sam Whitelock holds the Bledisloe Cup after they defeated Australia 57-22 in the second rugby test at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, on Aug. 14, 2021. (Brett ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cullen Grace of the Crusaders scores a try during the Super Rugby Pacific semifinal against the Chiefs in Christchurch, New ...