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Dan Carter dons his Blues jersey for training

It may be a hard pill to swallow for Crusaders fans but it's now a reality - Dan Carter has signed with the Blues and was today already training with the Auckland-based side.

Crusaders star joins fight against racism

Crusaders star joins fight against racism

A Crusaders and All Blacks star joined those around the world in taking a public stand against racism amidst ongoing rioting in the United States.

Dan Carter to make Super Rugby comeback - for the Blues

Dan Carter in action for the All Blacks during the 2015 World Cup. Photo: Brett Phibbs

Dan Carter to make Super Rugby comeback - for the Blues

A message to the Blues playing squad seems to have confirmed the rumour that All Blacks great Dan Carter has signed for the Blues.

South Africa will quit Super Rugby for European competition - report

The drum beats are getting louder – South Africa will quit Super Rugby to join a northern hemisphere competition.

Sunwolves confirm time in Super Rugby is over

Sunwolves confirm time in Super Rugby is over

The Sunwolves involvement in Super Rugby is over after the Tokyo-based team's bid to play in a domestic tournament in Australia fell through due to Covid-19.

Welshman opens up about Justin Marshall rivalry

Welshman opens up about Justin Marshall rivalry

Former Wales halfback Mike Phillips has lifted the lid on his fierce rivalry with All Blacks and Crusaders great Justin Marshall.

Canterbury rugby helping clubs, schools tackle Covid crisis

The Canterbury Rugby Football Union has waived some fees for clubs and schools this season to help them through the Covid-19 crisis.

Dan Carter opens up about one of his biggest regrets

Dan Carter during the quarter-final of the Rugby World Cup 2007. Photo: Getty Images

Dan Carter opens up about one of his biggest regrets

Dan Carter has opened up on one of the biggest mistakes he made during his career which may have contributed to the All Blacks' heartbreaking World Cup loss in 2007.

Opinion: Warriors given unique chance in 2020

The Warriors train at Central Coast Stadium. Photo: Getty Images

Opinion: Warriors given unique chance in 2020

Sport contributor Hamish Bidwell hopes the Warriors can emulate the success of the 2011 Crusaders side which spent that Super Rugby season on the road after the February quake.

All Blacks-in-training await whistle

Cam Ross with rugby-mad sons (from left) Jesse, Flynn and Louie. Photo: Ashburton Courier

All Blacks-in-training await whistle

Rugby mad mini-All-Blacks-in-training Jesse, Louie and Flynn Ross cannot wait for the season to kick off again.

Scrums won't be banned in NZ

Front rowers Sekonaia Pole and Jona Aonia are set to pack the Otago scrum ahead of loose...

Scrums won't be banned in NZ

New Zealand Rugby won't be following a proposal from World Rugby's medical committee to ban scrum resets, team huddles and upright tackles.

Force accept terms to re-join Super Rugby

Force players in a huddle following their loss to the Highlanders at nib Stadium in Perth in May....

Force accept terms to re-join Super Rugby

The Western Force will return to Super Rugby in 2020 for the "good of the sport" but billionaire owner Andrew Forrest wants to see a reinvention of the code before committing to any long-term...

Legends pay tribute to 'The Iron Lady' behind Samoa Sevens success

Manager Marina Schaafhausen holds winning Cup as Moata'a celebrate victory at Singapore Sevens....

Legends pay tribute to 'The Iron Lady' behind Samoa Sevens success

The Samoa Rugby community is mourning the loss of a woman who helped the country win its first Hong Kong Sevens title in 1993.

Rugby to have overhaul to reduce Covid-19 transmission

France's Sebastien Vahaamahina hits Wales' Aaron Wainwright with his elbow, turning the match....

Rugby to have overhaul to reduce Covid-19 transmission

World Rugby's medical group is proposing an overhaul of the game's laws to reduce the transmission risk of Covid-19.

Scrums, mauls may be removed from rugby

Scrums, mauls may be removed from rugby

World Rugby is reportedly considering dramatic law changes as a way to get the sport running again after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ben Franks takes up Welsh coaching position

Ben Franks has taken up a coaching position with Welsh rugby club Scarlets. Photo: Getty Images ...

Ben Franks takes up Welsh coaching position

Former Crusaders and All Blacks tighthead prop Ben Franks has joined the coaching staff at Welsh rugby club Scarlets.

Unions could pull out of Mitre 10 Cup

Otago and Southland in Mitre 10 Cup action at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin last year. Photo:...

'Dire situation': Unions could pull out of Mitre 10 Cup

Southland is one of four provincial unions that may be forced to pull out of this year's Mitre 10 Cup competition, while Otago is also understood to be "on the fence".

Barrett recommits to NZ Rugby to avenge semi-final defeat

Barrett recommits to NZ Rugby to avenge semi-final defeat

Crusaders captain Scott Barrett's decision to re-sign with NZ Rugby was partly motivated by a desire to avenge the All Blacks' World Cup loss to England.

McCaw the greatest player of all time - Mike Cron

Richie McCaw carries the Webb Ellis Cup into the post-match press conference after the 2015 Rugby...

McCaw the greatest player of all time - Mike Cron

Former All Blacks forwards coach Mike Cron has nominated Richie McCaw as not only the greatest player he's ever coached - but the greatest of all time.

All Blacks star proves fitness with personal best at training

One of New Zealand's biggest rugby stars has returned from lockdown in peak condition and recorded a personal best in a fitness test.

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