Crusaders 39Chiefs 17Defeating the Crusaders in Christchurch is difficult at the best of times – near impossible when poor officiating hands the defending champions a major leg up. With Richie Mo'unga expertly running the cutter the Crusaders extended their dominance atop the Super Rugby Aotearoa standings with their third straight win this season. But the Chiefs should be due an apology from the officials this week after a major blunder cost them dearly. Mo'unga, following one of his many classy breaks, threw a clear forward pass. At first it seemed Weber deflected Mo'unga's pass, but footage later revealed the Chiefs halfback hit Mo'unga's arm, not the ball.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 13, 2021 08:18 UTC