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Crusaders open gate for private investors; could Vbase be an option?

Crusaders open gate for private investors; could Vbase be an option?

A far-reaching plan to safeguard the Crusaders’ financial future is reaching fruition through a ground-breaking deal.

Decision to stay in the South an easy one - Aaron Smith

‘‘I feel really good in my body and mind about keeping playing rugby and I wouldn’t want to do it...

Decision to stay in the South an easy one - Aaron Smith

He's older and wiser. Stronger and fitter.

Women's Rugby World Cup in NZ postponed

Fiao'o Faamausili holds the World Cup after the Black Ferns' win last year. Photo: Getty Images

Women's Rugby World Cup in NZ postponed

The 2021 women's Rugby World Cup to be hosted in New Zealand later this year is set to be postponed, World Rugby has confirmed.

Hammett hooks into high-performance role

Former All Black hooks into high-performance role at Christchurch college

Former All Blacks hooker and Super Rugby coach Mark Hammett has taken a job at his former Christchurch high school.

Crusaders game moved to Sunday

Orangetheory Stadium has a seating capacity of over 18,000 people. Photo: vbase.co.nz

Crusaders clash moved to Sunday: Bid to have fans in stadium if Covid restrictions eased

The Crusaders v Hurricanes Super Rugby Aotearoa clash in Christchurch has been moved to Sunday in an attempt to allow fans to attend.

Crusaders 'pushing letter of the law': Tony Brown

Highlanders coach Tony Brown has accused the Crusaders of pushing "the letter of the law" after his team lost to the reigning champions in Friday's Super Rugby Aotearoa opener.

Highlanders try but Crusaders too strong

Highlanders winger Connor Garden-Bachop, on debut, lunges to score a try during their opening...

Highlanders try but Crusaders too strong

Same old ruthless Crusaders.

Strong start for Crusaders

Crusader Cody Taylor celebrates an early try against the Highlanders. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Strong start for Crusaders

The Crusaders have made an emphatic start to the Super Rugby Aotearoa season, with a 26-13 win over the Highlanders in Dunedin tonight.

Concussion rules Havili out of Super Rugby derby

The Crusaders will open their Super Rugby Aotearoa title defence in Dunedin on Friday without valuable utility back David Havili.

Catching rogue ewe good rugby training

King’s High pupil Steve Salelea with a very shaggy sheep he captured this week. PHOTO: PETER...

Catching rogue ewe good rugby training

Front-rowers Mahonri Auva’a and Steve Salelea have a pre-season rugby training story none of their mates back in Auckland can tell - the day they tried to catch an oversized sheep.

Crusaders game cancelled, Blues players training from home

Rieko Ioane takes a break. Photo: Getty Images

Crusaders game cancelled, Blues players training from home

With their pre-season match against the Crusaders cancelled, the Blues are having to train from home with no prospect of a hit-out before the season starts.

Highlanders edged in game of two halves

Highlanders halfback Folau Fakatava congratulates Ngane Punivai on scoring a try in Temuka last...

Highlanders edged in game of two halves

Last night was the ultimate game of two halves - the Highlanders were Champagne in the first half and bucks fizz in the second.

Massive second-half comeback leads Crusaders to win

Rene Ranger of the Crusaders charges forward during the Farmlands Cup pre-season Super Rugby...

Massive second-half comeback leads Crusaders to win

The Crusaders scored 28 points in the second half to beat the Highlanders 28-26 in a pre-season match in Temuka tonight.

Scotland stun England at Twickenham

Scotland's WP Nel and Rory Sutherland celebrate with the Calcutta Cup after the match. Photo:...

Scotland stun England at Twickenham

Scotland ended their 38-year wait for a victory at Twickenham as they produced a superb performance to swamp Six Nations holders England 11-6 on the opening day of the championship.

Richie Mo'unga makes modelling debut

All Blacks Richie Mo'unga, Jordie Barrett get their kit off for debut Jockey ads

Crusaders star and dad-of-one Richie Mo'unga says he was "definitely nervous" before his photoshoot for Jockey.

Former All Blacks' hooker retires on medical advice

James Parsons receives medical help during the Blues v Crusaders game in Christchurch last year....

Former All Blacks' hooker retires on medical advice

Former All Blacks' hooker James Parsons has been forced to retire immediately from rugby on medical grounds due to repeated head knocks.

Super Rugby teams reveal new away jerseys

The 2021 Super Rugby jerseys. Photo / Adidas

Crusaders and other Super Rugby teams reveal new away jerseys

Super Rugby teams have taken a 'lighter' approach to their away kit for the 2021 season.

Many roads to coaching, NZR says

Many roads to coaching, NZR says

New Zealand Rugby says it has many pathways to become a coach at the top level. But 75% of coaches at Super Rugby level are former professional players.

Crusaders assistant coach's Covid battle

‘It just hit me, it dropped me. It was tough’: Crusaders assistant coach reveals battle with Covid

The professional rugby opportunity of a lifetime ended up resembling a near-death experience in France for a Crusaders assistant coach.

Surprise accolade for rugby club's Finnish recruit

Finnish international prop Kalle Valimaki celebrated winning the Watters Cup with Methven before...

Surprise accolade for Christchurch rugby club's Finnish recruit

Just as Kalle Valimaki was embarking on his first pre-season with new club Sumner, the promising prop was surprised to learn he was named Finland’s latest rugby player of the year.

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