Munster Rugby and the Crusaders will play a world-first “Clash of Champions” match that promises to make history in 2024 February 3 at 5 p.m. The New Zealand team defeated the Chiefs 25–20 on Saturday in Waikato to win the Super Rugby Pacific title for the seventh time in a row.
The New Zealand team defeated the Chiefs 25–20 on Saturday in Waikato to win the Super Rugby Pacific title for the seventh time in a row. With 14 trophies under their belt, they are the most successful team in the competition’s history and are well-known throughout the globe for their track record of excellence and success.
It will be the first-ever meeting between the defending URC and Super Rugby champions after Munster’s recent URC victory in Cape Town.
Crusaders vs Munster Rugby in inaugural ‘Clash of Champions’ in 2024
Rob Penney, the former head coach of Munster has already been confirmed as the Crusaders’ new head coach starting in 2024. As part of their preseason campaign the team will travel abroad for the first time to play Bristol Bears and Munster.
The New Zealand team defeated the Chiefs 25–20 on Saturday in Waikato to win the Super Rugby Pacific title for the seventh time in a row. With 14 trophies under their belt, they are the most successful team in the competition’s history and are well-known throughout the globe for their track record of excellence and success.
