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Crusaders captain David Havili admits his side were second best on the field as their Super Rugby Pacific title defence got off to a rocky start

13 February 2026

Crusaders captain David Havili admits his side were second best on the field as their Super Rugby Pacific title defence got off to a rocky start

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Winter Olympics 2026 quick guide: What to watch on Day 7
	13 Feb: Find out what's on at the Winter Olympics in Milan.... more

Winter Olympics 2026: Breezy Johnson gets engaged at the Games, Snoop Dogg shows plenty of support — quick hits from day six
	13 Feb: Breezy Johnson's pain of crashing was washed away by the euphoria of love, while Snoop Dogg showed his support with a magnificent snow jacket. Here are the quick hits from the Winter Olympics.... more

Chiefs lock Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi says he was proud to receive a matai title during a recent visit to Samoa
	13 Feb: Chiefs lock Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi says he was proud to receive a matai title during a recent visit to Samoa... more

All 13 teams are set to start this weekend's SailGP regatta in Auckland, where some tough weather conditions should at least guarantee exciting racing ... assuming it doesn't get too ferocious on the Waitemata
	13 Feb: All 13 teams are set to start this weekend's SailGP regatta in Auckland, where some tough weather conditions should at least guarantee exciting racing ... assuming it doesn't get too ferocious on the Waitemata... more

Wet weather around the country's forced two no-results in round nine of cricket's Ford Trophy
	13 Feb: Wet weather around the country's forced two no-results in round nine of cricket's Ford Trophy... more

Winter Olympics 2026: Australian snowboard cross riders struggle after Cam Bolton's injury
	13 Feb: Cam Bolton's broken neck hangs heavily over the Australian snowboard cross team, with his late replacement Jimmy Johnstone vowing his appearance was "all for him".... more

Some things stay the same for the Crusaders, 30 years on from their first ever match in Super Rugby
	13 Feb: Some things stay the same for the Crusaders, 30 years on from their first ever match in Super Rugby... more

League of their own: the NRL Indigenous All Stars vs Maori match is much more than a novelty
	13 Feb: Sunday’s season-opener in Auckland goes well beyond tokenism to showcase the extraordinary contribution of Indigenous athletes and fans to trans-Tasman rugby league.... more

The Central Pulse have named co-captains for the upcoming ANZ Premiership netball season
	13 Feb: The Central Pulse have named co-captains for the upcoming ANZ Premiership netball season... more

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