Crusaders hold off the Blues 19-11 in round 15

Super Rugby defending champions, the Crusaders held off the Blues 19‑11 in round 15 of Super Rugby.

The Crusaders looked comfortable leading 16‑6 before a late Rieko Ioane try gave the visitors the chance of an upset win.

However a Richie Mo'unga penalty with four minutes remaining sealed the outcome for the defending champions.

In other matches, the Jaguares defeated the Waratahs 23-15,

Stormers beat the Highlanders 34-22

while the Sharks defeated the Lions 27-17.

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