Heavenly finish as Crusaders snatch title

By CAMERON STEPHENS

Super Rugby Pacific Final

Chiefs .................. 20pts
Tries: Stevenson 22, Narawa 42
Conversions: McKenzie 24, 44
Penalties: McKenzie 19, 49

Crusaders...........25pts
Tries: Taylor 27, 72; Mo’unga 35
Conversions: Mo’unga 37, 74
Penalties: Mo’unga 8, 80+1
The Crusaders made it seven straight titles in Scott Robertson’s final game in charge to sign off on one of rugby’s greatest-ever dynasties.
Trailing 20-15 with 10 minutes to go, Codie Taylor’s record-breaking try drew the 14-time champions level before Richie Mo’unga’s clutch conversion put Crusaders ahead.
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