Crusaders
Crusaders 'desperately' want CCTV footage of alleged incident
The Crusaders boss is continuing to back team players accused of inappropriate and homophobic behaviour, and says the club looks forward to evidence coming out to clear their names. Audio
Crusaders investigated for alleged homophobic comments
Prominent lawyer Steph Dyhrberg is to investigate claims of homophobic and sexist behaviour made against several Crusaders' players during a recent tour of South Africa. Players are alleged to have… Audio
Clinical Crusaders too good for Highlanders
The Crusaders bounced back from an underwhelming first half to score five second-half tries and outmuscle the Highlanders 43-17 in Christchurch last night.
RECAP Rugby: Crusaders vs Highlanders
Super Rugby - New Zealand conference leaders the Crusaders have outmuscled the Highlanders 43-17 at Christchurch Stadium. Look back at lRNZ's live coverage of the game with Jamie Wall.
What could a rebranded Crusaders look like?
As the Crusaders ponder a rebrand, RNZ ponders what the Super Rugby franchise could possibly look like in the future.
26,000 sign petition to keep Crusaders’ name
A petition by lifelong Crusaders' fan Shane Cannons to keep the Super Rugby team's name has garnered more than 26,000 signatures. He told our reporter Brooke Jenner why he's opposed to a name change. Audio
Brumbies fall short against Crusaders
The Brumbies have blown a chance to end their Super Rugby drought against the Crusaders, falling away in the second half to lose 36-14 in Christchurch.
Dagg forced to hang up his boots
Israel Dagg has announced his immediate retirement from rugby at just 30 years of age.
What's in a name? The history of the Crusades
The Crusaders announced today that they will consider a name and brand change after the New Zealand Rugby Union said the current name is no longer tenable. In the wake of the Christchurch mosque… Audio
Crusaders’ name to remain – for now
The Crusaders rugby team has vowed to do away with imagery depicting knights on horseback, swords and crosses in the wake of the Christchurch terror attack, but won't change its name - for now. Video, Audio
Crusaders capitalise on Canes' mistakes
David Havili capitalised on Hurricanes' errors to score two tries as the Crusaders recorded a comfortable 32-8 victory in a stop-start Super Rugby match on Friday.
Crusaders to tone down the sword-wielding knights
The Crusaders rugby side will play their first home game since the mosque attack on 15 March. As the team contemplates a name change, it's understood that the Crusaders will tone down the… Audio
No excuses from Crusaders
The Crusaders have refused to make excuses following their first Super Rugby defeat in a year.
Sport reacts to the Christchuch tragedy
RNZ sports reporter, Barry Guy talks to Kathryn about the proposed Crusaders name change, and comments from athletes from a variety of sporting codes about how insignificant their sports are, at a… Audio
Name change for Crusaders rugby?
The Canterbury Crusaders rugby team is considering a name change. Apparently, they've thought about getting rid of "Crusaders" before because of the connotations. Religious studies expert Dr Peter… Audio
Crusaders demolish woeful Chiefs
Fullback Will Jordan and hooker Codie Taylor both scored two tries each as the Crusaders completed a record-breaking 57-28 demolition of the Chiefs in a display of clinical efficiency in Christchurch.
Crusaders cruise to six-try win over Hurricanes
The Crusaders have cruised to a 38-22 Super Rugby win over the Hurricanes, scoring six tries to four in a dominant display at Rugby League Park in Christchurch.
All Blacks job still on Razor's radar
Re-signing with the Crusaders for two more years won't prevent Scott Robertson from potentially becoming the next coach of the All Blacks.
Crusaders prop Perry to see specialist over broken arm
All Blacks prop Tim Perry will see a specialist on Monday to determine whether he needs surgery on a broken arm, Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has said.
Crusaders beat Blues in Super Rugby opener
The Crusaders have opened their Super Rugby title defence with a dramatic 24-22 win over the Blues in Auckland, aided by two penalty tries.
