Petition started to keep Crusaders' horses at new stadium
A petition has been started to keep the Crusaders' match-day horses at Christchurch’s new central city stadium.
Rugby
You're never too old to lace up the boots
84 and 68-year-old Cantabrians show you are never too old to lace up the boots
Southbridge rugby stalwarts Ian ‘Blue’ Walker and Neville Carter, the father of Crusaders legend Dan Carter, led the players out for the club’s 150th jubilee golden oldies match.
Free driver signing session for Supercars fans
Free driver signing session for Supercars fans
Supercars will mark its first-ever visit to the South Island with a free fan event in the central city on the eve of the inaugural ITM Christchurch Super 440.
'One of the hardest decisions we have ever made'
Financial challenges force Moana Pasifika out of Super Rugby
Moana Pasifika has confirmed the club will disband and leave the Super Rugby Pacific competition after the 2026 season due to financial and operational challenges.
Crusaders' horses will not feature at new stadium
Crusaders' horses will not feature at new stadium
The Crusaders' mascot horses will not be part of the matchday experiences at One New Zealand Stadium.
Crusaders slip to loss against Reds
Crusaders slip to loss against Reds
The Reds have held on to beat the Crusaders 31-26 in slippery conditions in Brisbane.
Dunedin premier rugby round three wrap-up
Dunedin premier rugby round three wrap-up
Harbour beat a Highlanders-laden Dunedin side 36-19 at Watson Park to join the likes of Green Island and University as the early front-runners in the Dunedin division 1 competition.
Linwood out to test champs first up
Linwood out to test champs first up
Linwood head coach Brendan Nolan insists there is “no bad blood” between his side and Marist Albion ahead of their first-round Metro rugby clash on Saturday.
High school pulls out of premier rugby competition
Canterbury high school pulls out of premier rugby competition
Rangiora High School has pulled out of the Crusaders region's Miles Toyota First XV Premiership this season, and instead wants to create a combined rugby team from North Canterbury schools.
Taylor milestone as Crusaders to farewell stadium
Taylor milestone as Crusaders to farewell stadium
A bittersweet farewell awaits the Crusaders.
Crusaders ready to move into new stadium
'Going to be an absolute game changer': Crusaders ready to move into new stadium
With Christchurch's new stadium opening in a few weeks, the Crusaders are facing a significant change - leaving their home fortress behind and adapting to life under the roof.
All Blacks coaches announced
All Blacks coaches announced
New All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has picked his assistants: Tana Umaga, Neil Barnes and Mike Blair, who will join incumbent Jason Ryan.
Whitelock brings pro athlete mentality to real estate career
Whitelock brings pro athlete mentality to real estate career
Hard work has defined Adam Whitelock’s life – whether preparing to start in midfield for the Crusaders or helping someone buy their first home.
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Crusaders capitalise on 'soft mistakes'
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Crusaders capitalise on 'soft mistakes'
Chay Fihaki is surely bound for tackle school but the Highlanders might need to go back to lineout university this week.
Crusaders stage dramatic comeback over Highlanders
Crusaders stage dramatic comeback over Highlanders
History beckoned the Highlanders in Christchurch tonight but they wasted a golden opportunity to do the double over the old enemy.
Southbridge's prodigal son to return home
Southbridge's prodigal son to return home
Former All Blacks and Crusaders first-five Dan Carter will lace up the boots in the blue-and-white hoops for the first time in six years at the club’s 150th jubilee.
'Borderline torture' bootcamp pushes squad to the limit
'Borderline torture' bootcamp pushes squad to the limit
A hard pre-season is a rite of passage for sports teams, amateur and professional alike - and Lincoln University’s rugby squad endured one of the toughest imaginable as they build towards the Metro season.
'Ugly': Crusaders struggle against Blues without star
'Ugly': Crusaders struggle against Blues without star
World class one week, woeful the next.
Highlanders bounce back against Western Force
Highlanders bounce back against Western Force
The Highlanders provided a nice pick-me-up for their coach with an entertaining 39-31 win over the Western Force at Forsyth Barr Stadium today.
Canterbury assistant coaches named
Canterbury assistant coaches named
Canterbury's NPC coaching team for the upcoming season has been revealed.