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Round 2 Preview: Crusaders v Hurricanes (2021)
Afternoon footy is back with a bang this Sunday as the defending champions the Crusaders take on the last team to beat them at home the Hurricanes.

Jona Nareki guides Highlanders to first win
Jona Nareki's speed, power and hunger powered a resurgent Highlanders side to a 39–23 win over the hapless Chiefs in Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa at Hamilton on Friday.
Crusaders team named for first home game against the Hurricanes
The Crusaders are preparing for their rescheduled Round 2 match against the Hurricanes on Sunday afternoon, and Head Coach Scott Robertson has made few changes to the side, following their Round 1 win over the Highlanders in Dunedin.

Round 2 Preview: Chiefs v Highlanders (2021)
Welcome to the arena, Chiefs. Whilst it’s incredibly disappointing their opening game of Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa will be played behind closed doors, neither team are letting it affect their preparation for Friday night.

Crusaders to tidy up infringements for Hurricanes clash
Attention to detail would go a long way toward reducing the infringements that had hit the Crusaders hard in their 31-16 win over the Highlanders in the first round of Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa last week.
Fakatava and Ioane get their shot for the Highlanders
Hawke's Bay halfback Folau Fakatava's star continues to rise with his naming as the starting halfback in the Highlanders Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa game against the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday.
Gallagher Chiefs named for their 2021 season opener against the Highlanders
Gallagher Chiefs Head Coach Clayton McMillan has named his first team to take on the Highlanders for their Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa season opener at FMG Stadium Waikato on Friday 5 March at 7.05pm.

Couple of changes to the Highlanders backline for Chiefs clash
Head Coach Tony Brown has resisted making any major changes to his starting team to play the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday night. The starting pack remains the same with Irish lock Jack Regan earning his second start. Two changes in the backs with Josh Ioane starting at first-five and Mitch Hunt reverting to fullback where he finished the game against the Crusaders last Friday.
Aaron Smith commits to NZR and Highlanders through to 2023
All Blacks, Highlanders and Manawatu Turbos fans will be celebrating, with halfback Aaron Smith announcing that he has signed a new contract with New Zealand Rugby (NZR), his Highlanders club and Manawatu provincial union that will see him stay in New Zealand through until 2023.
The two Cantabrians relishing their time down south
New allegiances had to be shown by rugby bred Cantabrians, flanker Billy Harmon and mid-field back Ngatungane Punivai, but that didn't lessen their commitment for the Highlanders in Friday's Super Rugby Aotearoa opening game in Dunedin.
Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa: Referee Appointments Round 2
After a great opening round of Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa, round two will look a little bit different. Auckland is back in a Level 3 lockdown, while the rest of the country has moved to Level 2 until Sunday 7 March.

Crusaders Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa Round 2 match moved to Sunday
• Crusaders v Hurricanes, Round 2 match moved to Sunday, 7 March at 4.35pm
• Chiefs v Highlanders Round 2 match to remain on Friday, 5 March at 7.05pm
Clinical Crusaders see off Highlanders’ challenge
The Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa champion Crusaders picked up where they left off last season, beating a brave Highlanders side 26-13 in Dunedin tonight. All Blacks Codie Taylor and Sevu Reece led the charge for the visitors, each with strong performances that yielded them a try each.
Where in the world can you watch Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa?
Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa kicks off tonight in New Zealand (NZT), with the Highlanders hosting the Crusaders at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
McLeod to face old school mate in southern derby season-opener
Crusaders second five-eighths Dallas McLeod goes into Friday's Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa opener against the Highlanders in Dunedin with a unique challenge.
Round One Preview: Highlanders v Crusaders (2021)
And just like that Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa is back for its second edition and it all kicks off in Dunedin on Friday night, with the Highlanders hosting the Crusaders.

Debutants and All Blacks combine in Blues opening line-up
Three debutants and nine All Blacks are included in the Blues line-up to travel to Wellington for Saturday’s first round of the Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa against the Hurricanes.
Ardie Savea to debut as captain, play 100th game against Blues
Ardie Savea’s first game as captain of the Hurricanes will also be his 100th cap for the side when they take on the Blues at Sky Stadium this Saturday.
Nepo Laulala happy to be home and playing for the Blues
Injuries, some season-ending, and one potentially career-ending have been a blight on All Blacks prop Nepo Laulala's career, but he is looking to make the most of the 2021 season, firstly with his new Blues side in Super Rugby Aotearoa and then beyond.
Codie Taylor expecting 'dangerous' Highlanders outfit with Tony Brown at the helm
Crusaders hooker Codie Taylor believes the Highlanders will be one of the more dangerous teams in the Sky Super Rugby Aotearoa competition this year which kicks off in Dunedin on Friday.