Sport | Reds beat Crusaders to break 25-year Christchurch drought

Sport | Reds beat Crusaders to break 25-year Christchurch drought

Harry Wilson of the Reds celebrates scoring a try during the round 11 Super Rugby Pacific match between the Crusaders and Queensland Reds at Apollo Projects Stadium, on 4 May 2src24, in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

Harry Wilson of the Reds celebrates scoring a try during the round 11 Super Rugby Pacific match between the Crusaders and Queensland Reds at Apollo Projects Stadium, on 4 May 2024, in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

  • Queensland Reds secure a historic 33-28 victory over Canterbury Crusaders in Christchurch, ending a 25-year winless streak.
  • Crusaders’ loss marks their eighth defeat this season, placing them in 10th place.
  • Meanwhile, in the first-ever Super Rugby match played in Tonga, Moana Pasifika falls short against Otago Highlanders in challenging weather conditions.
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Dynamic winger Tim Ryan scored two tries as the Queensland Reds beat the Canterbury Crusaders 33-28 on Saturday to land their first Super Rugby win in Christchurch for 25 years.

In another blow to the Crusaders’ hopes of defending their title, the Australian visitors scored five tries to four, including the double to 20-ye

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