Late night antics cost six Highlanders chance to face Crusaders
Late night antics cost six Highlanders chance to face Crusaders
A noisy return home from a late night out is believed to have led to six Highlanders players being stood down for a game.
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Six Highlanders dumped for Crusaders match
Six Highlanders dumped for Crusaders match
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The Highlanders have dropped six players, including All Black Josh Ioane, from their squad to face the Super Rugby Aotearoa champion Crusaders tomorrow night after breaking team protocols.
Scott Robertson lifts lid on coaching future
‘I’ve been patient’: Robertson lifts lid on coaching future
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Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has made it clear where he stands on re-signing with NZ Rugby amid rumours that other nations have him in their sights.
Misogynistic billboard from 2000s reappears
Misogynistic billboard from 2000s reappears
The re-emergence of a misogynistic marketing billboard from the early 2000s has a South Island rugby province denouncing the content and asking for it to be taken down.
Smith speaks out on current state of NZ rugby
'Predictable': Former Crusaders, ABs coach speaks out on current state of NZ rugby
Former All Blacks and Crusaders coach Wayne Smith wants to see rugby in New Zealand move away from the predictable nature that has arisen.
Highlanders helpless against Barrett show
Highlanders helpless against Barrett show
Right, we will take it all back. Those of us who used to scoff over the hype of Jordie Barrett just got taken down a peg or 20 last night.
McKenzie earns Chiefs victory with last-minute try
McKenzie earns Chiefs victory with last-minute try
Damian McKenzie's last-gasp try earned the Chiefs a thrilling 15-12 victory over the Blues in a hard-fought battle at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.
Robertson singled out as contender to lead England
'England need the Razor': Robertson backed as Eddie Jones' replacement
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has been earmarked by English media as a top contender to replace Eddie Jones as head coach of the England rugby team.
Grizz makes tracks for Marlborough
'D-day is April 15': Grizz Wyllie gets ready to bid farewell to Canterbury
Canterbury rugby legend and former All Blacks coach Grizz Wyllie is finally leaving his beloved province behind as he prepares to move north after selling the farm.
Scott Robertson as the next England coach?
Scott Robertson as the next England coach?
England's fifth-placed finish in the Six Nations has fuelled fresh speculation that Eddie Jones' tenure may soon be over - and Scott Robertson is being touted as his possible replacement.
Scott Robertson as the next England coach?
Scott Robertson as the next England coach?
England's fifth-placed finish in the Six Nations has fuelled fresh speculation that Eddie Jones' tenure may soon be over - and Scott Robertson is being touted as his possible replacement.
'Humble' has a different meaning in Christchurch
Opinion: 'Humble' has a different meaning in Christchurch
Richie Mo'unga "was effusive in his praise for the Crusaders' 'core values' post-match, most notably humility, which didn't track at all from what we saw of him and Sevu Reece in the final stages", writes Jamie Wall.
How Richie Mo'unga took down the Blues
'That's where I perform my best': How Richie Mo'unga took down the Blues
Richie Mo'unga beamed with satisfaction after the Crusaders took a major step towards a fifth successive Super Rugby title at Eden Park on Sunday.
Crusaders burst Blues bubble with dominant win
Crusaders burst Blues bubble with dominant win
It turns out the Blues are not the real deal, yet.
Ireland end on high with win over England
Ireland end on high with win over England
A rejuvenated Ireland finished the Six Nations on a high by hammering a wretched England 32-18.
Chiefs end losing streak with win over Hurricanes
Chiefs end losing streak with win over Hurricanes
The Chiefs have pulled off a miraculous second-half comeback to end their year-long losing run at 11 games.
Cost of Crusaders tourism deal kept under wraps
Cost of Crusaders tourism deal kept under wraps
The Crusaders will be used to market Christchurch and other nearby tourist destinations to fans who travel here to watch games.
New book celebrates 25 years of the Crusaders
Crusade On! Celebrating 25 years of the Crusaders: New book documents rugby greats
The Crusaders first 25 years has been documented in minute detail in a new book by Matt McIlraith called Crusade On! Celebrating 25 years of the Crusaders.
Crusaders too good for Hurricanes
Crusaders too good for Hurricanes
The Hurricanes lost the art of surprise after being the only team to defeat the Crusaders last season. On this balmy Sunday afternoon in Christchurch, the Crusaders were never going to be ambushed...
Nareki sparks comeback win
Nareki sparks comeback win
Caleb, Jordie, Sevu, RTS. Forget them - what about our Jona?