This archive report was first published on 6 July 2019.
Crusaders Clinch 10th Super Rugby Title ¶
Richie Mo'unga's penalty kicks led the Canterbury Crusaders to a record 10th Super Rugby title, as they defeated the Jaguares 19-3 in Christchurch on July 6, 2019.
The match was marked by a slippery ball, but the Crusaders' forwards took control, destroying a Jaguares scrum and scoring the only try through Codie Taylor.
Mo'unga landed four penalties, including one on half-time, to secure the win for the defending champions. The Crusaders extended their unbeaten streak to 31 games on home soil and have won all 24 of their home playoff games since the competition's inception in 1996.
The Jaguares, contesting their first final, put up a gallant showing but could not break the Crusaders' defense. The match was a clash of Test-match proportions, with most of the players either All Blacks or Pumas.
Mo'unga's penalty kicks proved decisive, as the Crusaders secured their third consecutive title and their 10th overall Super Rugby title.
