Nitesh Raniga 
[Source: Super Rugby Pacific and Crusaders/Twitter]
Fiji born Emoni Narawa scored a try but he could not help his Chiefs side clinch the Super Rugby Pacific title as Crusaders continued their dominance winning 25-20 in Hamilton.
It was a sea-saw of a match forcing the fans on the edge of their seats in the thriller with Crusaders taking a slender 15-10 lead at half time.
Shaun Stevenson scored the lone try for the Chiefs in the first half while Codie Taylor and Richie Mo’unga scored for the Crusaders.
CRUSADERS BE LIFTIN! 🏆 #WelcomeToYourSuperStage #SuperRugbyPacific pic.twitter.com/ALtc3omZeM
— Super Rugby Pacific (@SuperRugby) June 24, 2023
When you remember you packed your dancing shoes in your bag 👀#WelcomeToYourSuperStage #SuperRugbyPacific #CHIvCRU pic.twitter.com/dxmFwHwUhL
— Super Rugby Pacific (@SuperRugby) June 24, 2023
Narawa’s try came straight after the breather giving Chiefs a 17-15 lead.
An emotional Codie Taylor.
Sending the boys off in the best way 👏#WelcomeToYourSuperStage #SuperRugbyPacific pic.twitter.com/SINbSZYmPW
— Super Rugby Pacific (@SuperRugby) June 24, 2023
Chiefs received three yellow cards, including one to captain Sam Cane with ten minutes to go.
The fans SHOWED UP tonight 🙌
Who comes out on top after the action-packed first half?#SuperRugbyPacific #WelcomeToYourSuperStage #CHIvCRU pic.twitter.com/QagCiYvo3J
— Super Rugby Pacific (@SuperRugby) June 24, 2023
It allowed Taylor to score his second try of the game, with Richie Mo’unga kicking a penalty to secure the victory.
Going out on a high, wishing you all the best Richie Mo’unga 🙌#WelcomeToYourSuperStage #SuperRugbyPacific #CHIvCRU pic.twitter.com/rOnYORWbHF
— Super Rugby Pacific (@SuperRugby) June 24, 2023
It’s the Crusaders 14th Super Rugby title as coach Scott Robertson goes out on a high.
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