1st XV 'magic round' at St Bede's breaks down barriers
A South Island 1st XV rugby "magic round" is being credited for breaking down geographical and social barriers for young men, a Christchurch school principal says.
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Crusaders' quarterfinal clash with Blues sells out fast
Crusaders' quarterfinal clash with Blues sells out fast
It took just 20 minutes for tickets to the quarter-final between the Crusaders and Blues at Te Kaha to be snapped up.
Crusaders make statement in thumping win over Hurricanes
Crusaders make statement in thumping win over Hurricanes
Though they may meet again in 2026, the Crusaders have landed a significant psychological blow ahead of the Super Rugby playoffs.
100th premier game milestone a fiesty encounter
100th premier game milestone a fiesty encounter
Referee Jared Le Gros - who cut his teeth playing rugby in North Canterbury as a five-year-old - has returned to his old club to celebrate a milestone.
Grizz’s loose forward legacy lives on in grandson
Grizz’s loose forward legacy lives on as grandson chases glory at world champs
Growing up with his grandfather All Blacks great Alex ‘Grizz’ Wyllie watching from the sideline, University of Canterbury flanker Finn McLeod was never short of inspiration.
More surgery for All Blacks skipper
More surgery for All Blacks skipper
Scott Barrett will miss the All Blacks Nations Championship tests and South Africa tour as he recovers from back surgery.
Crusaders coach unhappy news of exit leaked
Crusaders coach unhappy news of exit leaked
Rob Penney made little effort to hide his frustration after news of his exit as Crusaders head coach leaked prematurely as he fronted media.
Crusaders great facing bankruptcy application
Crusaders great facing bankruptcy application
A former Crusaders great is the subject of a bankruptcy application in Christchurch.
Hansen to take the reins at Crusaders
Hansen to take the reins at Crusaders
Former All Blacks assistant coach Scott Hansen has been reportedly appointed to lead the Crusaders next season.
Crusaders hold off Chiefs for another home victory
Crusaders hold off Chiefs for another home victory
The Crusaders silenced any smuggled cowbells at Te Kaha, after holding on for a dramatic 36-32 Super Rugby Pacific win over the Chiefs.
Will Jordan tells Chiefs fans to bring their cowbells
Will Jordan tells Chiefs fans to bring their cowbells
Crusaders fullback Will Jordan is daring Chiefs fans to bring as many cowbells as they can carry for what he believes will be a "heated" clash in Christchurch
Prizes to smuggle cowbells into stadium
'We want to see your most creative smuggling efforts': Prizes for sneaking cowbells into new stadium
Another cowbell war has kicked off ahead of the Crusaders game on Friday night - with the Chiefs boss offering prizes to fans who successfully smuggle one into Christchurch's new stadium.
Dunedin premier rugby round eight wrap-up
Dunedin premier rugby round eight wrap-up
Round eight of the Dunedin division 1 competition threw up some cliffhangers.
Club milestone cements Forster family legacy
Club milestone cements Forster family legacy
Not many players reach 100 division 1 rugby games for their club, but when flanker Sean Forster led Burnside out against Belfast he became the third member of his family to reach the milestone.
Graham Henry's All Blacks plan: 'Simplicity is key'
Graham Henry's All Blacks plan: 'Simplicity is key'
Sir Graham Henry wants to bring a simplistic approach to the All Blacks as a selector ahead of their first test of the year against France at Christchurch's new stadium on July 4.
Prebbleton facing uphill battle in race for quarter-finals
Prebbleton facing uphill battle in race for quarter-finals
Prebbleton head coach Tim Murgatroyd knows his side are up against it in their bid to force their way into the top four of the combined country competition.
Coaches embrace new-era first XV rivalry
Canterbury coaches embrace new-era first XV rivalry
Coaching at a high level was never something Jade Britain was particularly keen on. And it took him two attempts to apply for the Lincoln Combined head coaching role he now holds.
Highlanders edge Waratahs in much-needed victory
Highlanders edge Waratahs in much-needed victory
Highlanders winger Caleb Tangitau ran amok in the first half to help set up a 31-26 win against the NSW Waratahs at Forsyth Barr Stadium this afternoon.
Dunedin premier rugby week seven wrap-up
Dunedin premier rugby week seven wrap-up
University maintained their perfect record with a sixth consecutive win.
Crusaders' stranglehold over Blues continues
Crusaders' stranglehold over Blues continues
Different battleground, same result.