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Weekend Sports Preview: Rugby and Football Showdowns

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Staff Reporter

21 February 2025, 1:29 AM

Weekend Sports Preview: Rugby and Football ShowdownsChiefs face Crusaders, Hurricanes host Drua, and Auckland FC battles Wellington Phoenix in a packed sporting weekend.

This weekend, sports enthusiasts on the Hibiscus Coast are in for a treat with a lineup of thrilling rugby and football matches.


Super Rugby Clashes


Chiefs vs. Crusaders


Tonight, the Chiefs will face the Crusaders at FMG Stadium in Hamilton.


Kickoff is scheduled for 7:05 pm.


Both teams are eager to continue their promising early-season start.





Hurricanes vs. Fijian Drua


Tomorrow, the Hurricanes will host the Fijian Drua at McLean Park in Napier, with kickoff at 4:35 pm.


Blues vs. Highlanders


Also on Saturday, the Blues will be in Dunedin to take on the Highlanders at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Kickoff is at 7:05 pm.


Both teams will be looking for their first win of the season.





A-League Football: Auckland FC vs. Wellington Phoenix


Football fans can look forward to Auckland FC facing Wellington Phoenix on Saturday.


The match takes place at Go Media Stadium in Auckland, with kickoff at 5:00 pm.


This encounter marks the third meeting between the two New Zealand-based A-League teams, with Auckland FC winning the previous two matches.



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