Highland fling as the Crusaders are downed
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Highland fling as the Crusaders are downed

The Highlanders have pulled off the upset of the 2008 Rebel Sport Super 14, beating the title-favourite Crusaders 26-14 in the final week of round-robin action. Completely defying the odds, the Glenn Moore-coached Highlanders ended a miserable season results-wise to record the historic victory at Christchurch's AMI Stadium. ...Read more

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    Swansong ruined

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    Williams sisters out

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RESULTS

2008 Super 14 Tournament
May 18, 2008
The Lions vs The Stormers
13 22
May 17, 2008
Queensland Reds vs NSW Waratahs
11 18
The Crusaders vs The Highlanders
14 26
May 16, 2008
Western Force vs ACT Brumbies
29 22
The Blues vs The Hurricanes
19 17

The Journal

  • The Man In The Stand

    May 16 3:37pm
    Pompous and condescending (and that's just the English journalists)

    It's been said that pure emotion shouldn't be the only motivating force when it comes to writing a column. But on this occasion, I'm happy to admit that pure disdain, one of the rawest emotions, is the motivation for this piece. Scyld Berry, you're a pat..Read more

  • Marcus Forbes

    May 7 2:31pm
    Cry me a river, Cameron Smith

    Someone get Cameron Smith a soap box. Or alternatively a meeting with Sonny Bill Williams' shoulder on Friday night. Where does Smith get off having a crack at the Kiwis for turning up late to a promotional event for the Rugby League World Cup? T..Read more

  • Neil Reid

    May 14 9:59am
    Lotto shop beckons for Tialata

    Neemia Tialata should have invested in a Lotto ticket following his one-week suspension handed down for his outrageous 'tackle' on Western Force wing Dane Haylett-Petty.For if his luck with Lotto equalled what he got away with from the Sanzar judiciary, c..Read more

  • Richard Bosselman

    May 14 2:38pm
    Roadtest: Renault Megane R26

    When Ferrari wins Formula One world championships, its engineers are inspired to create cars such as the fantastic F430 Scuderia, which sports a F1-style paddlebox that'll shift cogs in blink-beating time. It's brilliant.When Renault takes the top categor..Read more

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Ladder

2008 Super 14 Tournament
Pos Team Pts
1 The Crusaders 52
2 NSW Waratahs 43
3 The Hurricanes 41
4 The Stormers 41
5 The Blues 40
6 The Sharks 37
7 The Chiefs 34
8 Western Force 33

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