Crusaders claim dominant win over Highlanders
The Crusaders have survived a Highlanders comeback on a weekend of celebration for the red and blacks which could have been spoiled by the visitors in Christchurch.
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New Brighton adds former Crusaders assistant to coaching team
New Brighton adds former Crusaders assistant to coaching team
New Brighton have pulled off a coup in their new-look coaching team with the appointment of former Crusaders assistant and Southland head coach Dave Hewett.
Fans embrace chance to upgrade their old Crusaders' jerseys
Fans embrace chance to upgrade their old Crusaders' jerseys
Crusaders fans are being introduced to their new logo, with fans getting a chance update their old jerseys instead of buying a new one.
No 'fanfare or fuss': Crusader calls time on career
No 'fanfare or fuss': Crusader calls time on career
Six-test All Blacks prop Tim Perry has called time on his rugby career in one of New Zealand sport's quietest retirements.
Crusaders skipper to miss southern derby
Crusaders skipper to miss southern derby
The Crusaders will be without captain Scott Barrett for Friday night’s home southern derby against the Highlanders.
Canterbury club rugby player making his mark in Aussie rules
Canterbury club rugby player making his mark in Aussie rules
A senior rugby player in Canterbury has had a whirlwind code-hop to Australian rules football.
Thompson returns for Highlanders against Crusaders
Thompson returns for Highlanders against Crusaders
The Highlanders have named a largely unchanged line-up to play the Crusaders on Friday night.
Rugby clubrooms to hit the road
Rugby clubrooms to hit the road
A Canterbury rugby club's base has been put on the back of a truck and will be moved to its new home on Monday night.
Seriously injured rugby player on the mend
Seriously injured rugby player on the mend
A player who was flown to Christchurch after being seriously injured at the Spartans 10s rugby tournament on Saturday is making positive progress.
Crusaders too good for Blues
Crusaders too good for Blues
The Crusaders had it all over the Blues in the set piece as they ran out winners 25-8 in their Super Rugby clash last night.
Crusaders side named: Robertson's men look to get back on track
Crusaders side named: Robertson's men look to get back on track
The Crusaders may be coming off a rare defeat - but they haven't hit the panic button ahead of Friday night's derby against the Blues in Auckland.
Controversial rest policy to be reviewed
Controversial rest policy to be reviewed
New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson has defended Super Rugby's All Blacks rest protocols, but says there will be a review of the controversial policy later this year.
Hurricanes snatch last-gasp victory over Jaguares
Hurricanes snatch last-gasp victory over Jaguares
The Hurricanes have pulled a rabbit out of the hat.
England battle to 13-6 victory in Scottish storm
England battle to 13-6 victory in Scottish storm
Prop Ellis Genge drove through for the only try of the game as England eventually found a way past Scotland in an error-strewn Six Nations clash played in foul Edinburgh conditions as a 13-6...
Blues eclipse Waratahs
Blues eclipse Waratahs
It's rare enough that the Blues win away from home, but to do so with a performance that was built on patience, composure and discipline is almost unheard of.
Classy Chiefs outplay Crusaders
Classy Chiefs outplay Crusaders
When the Chiefs hosted the Crusaders in Hamilton tonight, Warren Gatland's toothy grin told the tale of the tussle.
Highlanders thrashed in opener
Highlanders thrashed in opener
That was not the start the Highlanders were hoping for.
Sevu Reece to stay at the Crusaders until 2022
Sevu Reece to stay at the Crusaders until 2022
Crusaders outside back Sevu Reece has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and his Super Rugby club until 2022.
France hold off England in Six Nations opener
France hold off England in Six Nations opener
A rejuvenated France held off England to start their Six Nations with a bang in a 24-17 victory at the Stade de France on Sunday.
Crusaders strong, Hurricanes blown away
Super Rugby wrap: Crusaders dominate, Hurricanes blown away
The Stormers got their Super Rugby season off to an impressive start with a 27-0 bonus-point victory over the Hurricanes in Cape Town.