25 May 2014

Crusaders just beat Highlanders

6:42 am on 25 May 2014

The Crusaders have beaten the Highlanders 32-30 in a pulsating Super Rugby clash in Dunedin.

Both sides scored 4 tries with the Highlanders having a try disallowed at the final whistle to deny them victory.

The win lifts the Crusaders to the top of the New Zealand conference and third in the overall standings, while the Highlanders are now sixth overall, hanging on to the final playoff spot.