Loni Uhila of the Hurricanes runs at Hika Elliot of the Chiefs during the round three Super Rugby match between the Chiefs and the Hurricanes. Photo: Getty ImagesLast night's Week 3 Super Rugby matches saw close wins for the Highlanders, Chiefs and Crusaders against the Blues, Hurricanes and Reds respectively. The Kings have now lost all 16 matches they have played against fellow South African sides in Super Rugby without even managing a losing bonus point. REDS 20 CRUSADERS 22Flyhalf Mitchell Hunt slotted a penalty after the hooter to snatch a comeback win for the Crusaders over the Queensland Reds in Brisbane on Saturday. CHIEFS 26 HURRICANES 18The Waikato Chiefs handed the Wellington Hurricanes the first defeat of their Super Rugby title defence with a hard-fought victory in a Hamilton rainstorm.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 11, 2017 20:15 UTC