Crusaders edge Chiefs in rain-soaked Christchurch


(Reuters) - Fullback Will Jordan scored a try either side of halftime as the Canterbury Crusaders outlasted the Waikato Chiefs 18-13 in the Super Rugby Aotearoa at a rain-drenched Christchurch Stadium on Sunday.

The 10-time Super Rugby champions made the most of their few scoring opportunities and defended brilliantly to make it two wins out of two in the competition and move into sole second place in the standings, three points behind the Auckland Blues.

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