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The Crusaders are still without captain Scott Barrett but welcome back Ethan Blackadder and Levi Aumua from injury into the run-on side to face the Blues with prop Tamaiti Williams and midfielder Dallas McLeod on the bench

A round-up of previews of all the Super Rugby Pacific action this weekend, as well as soccer, rugby 7s, cricket and volleyball competitions.

A wrap of sport that took place this week from around the region, including cricket, rugby and soccer.

The Western Force travelled to Eden Park looking to snap a 14-year losing streak against the Blues. It didn’t take long for their hopes…

The Drua franchise recorded wins in both Super Rugby Pacific and Super W in Lautoka, while Moana Pasifika were punished heavily by the Blues in Auckland.

Fijian Drua brave the elements for strong win over Western Force. The Fijian Drua have managed the horrific conditions to take a 31-13 victory over the Western Force in Laukota. There were puddles aplenty as it poured down with rain for the majority of the game.

A packed crowd witnessed the induction and the awards at Eden Park, with a lot of former Samoan and Tongan players turning up for the event.

Two current rugby stars of Samoan origin will be awarded as the first-ever Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame's Most Influential Players in the World.

The Blues have defeated the Crusaders 26-6 to hand the defending champions their fifth straight defeat.

The Hurricanes have beaten the Blues 29-21 in Wellington.