Wellington Hurricanes vs Canterbury Crusaders: Super Rugby live scores

By The Roar / Editor

8th March, 2013

Round four of the 2013 Super Rugby season sees the Crusaders take on the Hurricanes in Wellington, with both sides coming into this fixture without a win from their opening two matches. We’ll have live scores from 5.35pm AEDT.

The Crusaders have only played once so far in 2013 where they were outclassed and held tryless by a good blues side in Auckland last weekend.

Coach Todd Blackadder has moved Israel Dagg back to his normal position of fullback after he was exposed more than once in last week’s loss to the Blues.

The Hurricanes have struggled to hit the ground running so far this season as well, with losses to the Blues and then the Reds last weekend.

The Wellington franchise had plenty to say about the referee Steve Walsh after the game but in fairness to Walsh they never really got going on the park.

They will surely be looking for a better performance this weekend as when you have a back three consisiting of Taylor, Leiua and Savea you have to expect fireworks.

The Hurricanes have also brought All Black number eight Victor Vito back into the fold and the bruising ball carrier will win his 50th cap tongight.

This game as a potential cracker with both sides looking to lose the caginess of their first matches, and we should see a medley of open running and physicality at the breakdown, with the home side finishing out as winners by less than seven when the final whistle sounds.

Who gets their first win of 2013, and who will go winless for at least another week? Find out as we kick-off a bumper weekend of Super Rugby from 5.35pm AEDT.

The Crowd Says:

2013-03-08T22:39:28+00:00

James

Guest

They aren't "Wellington Hurricanes" or "Canterbury Crusaders"

2013-03-08T14:32:53+00:00

jeznez

Roar Guru

Winston, agree. Savea was brilliant from the big defensive hit on Freuan through to all those damaging bumping runs.

2013-03-08T12:46:04+00:00

mace 22

Guest

Just finished watching both games as had them recorded. Both games very entertaining, actually great games. But both spoilt by the TMO's the hurricanes vs crusaders games he got the calls right but took an eternity to make a decision. The rebels vs reds the TMO's decisions very dubious to say the least. The one where the penalty was reversed I'd say was wrong, the second one digby ioane knocked on over the line. Again great games taking mistakes aside.

2013-03-08T12:21:52+00:00

winston

Roar Rookie

Not sure if anything is concrete yet

2013-03-08T12:20:40+00:00

Hightackle

Guest

Really hood to see Savea tearing things up. He really is a freak and is looking better all the time. Sure hes a powerfull runner but his kicking, handling and tackling is also excellent. All I can say is SUPERSTAR in the making.

2013-03-08T12:17:27+00:00

Hightackle

Guest

Isnt Ranger leaving for an overseas contract at seasons end?

2013-03-08T10:19:36+00:00

Jerry

Guest

I've never actually seen the Canes beat the Crusaders live until tonight. Got good & pissed watching it too! Huzzah.

2013-03-08T08:35:00+00:00

winston

Roar Rookie

Really good game of rugby. Both teams desperate for their first win. A much more improved performance from DC. The game could really have gone either way. NZ conference is throwing some classic games up this season.

2013-03-08T08:28:43+00:00

winston

Roar Rookie

Could see an AB team with Ranger and Savea on the same team in form. That's a bit scary

2013-03-08T08:27:41+00:00

winston

Roar Rookie

Could that be a tactic??

2013-03-08T08:26:34+00:00

Felix

Guest

As it has always been,u never try run against Hurricanes or Blues they are the best ever when it comes to running it,intersept prooves my point