World Rugby
Super Rugby Pacific round-up
By BEN JAYCOCK

THE Crusaders sent a message to the rest of the competition by destroying the reigning champions Auckland Blues away from home at Eden Park.
The Blues continue their weak title defence, having picked up just one win this season, while Rob Penney’s Crusaders made it six wins in Auckland from their last seven meetings.
After a disappointing 2024, the Christchurch side look back to their best and are two points off top spot with a game in hand on the Chiefs.
Crusaders centre David Havili said: “The boys stepped up...