Crusaders
Super Rugby season starts again
Can the all conquering Crusaders complete the three-peat? Will the Blues shake off several seasons of despair and reclaim their place as a Super Rugby super power? RNZ's rugby correspondent Joe Porter… Video, Audio
Another fringe All Black is heading overseas
Long-serving Crusaders loose forward Jordan Taufua has announced he will depart New Zealand at the conclusion of the 2019 season.
Crusaders lose assistant in Welsh coach swap
The Crusaders assistant coach Brad Mooar is taking over from fellow New Zealander Wayne Pivac at Welsh club Scarlets.
Crusaders dynasty grows after ninth Super Rugby title
The Crusaders trophy cabinet keeps growing following Saturday's 37-18 win over the Johanessberg Lions in the Super Rugby Final in Christchuch. It's the franchise's ninth title and pundits are already… Audio
Victorious Crusaders parade through Christchurch
The newly-crowned Super Rugby champions will begin their own crusade through the Garden City today. A parade is being held in central Christchurch, after the Crusaders crushed the Lions to claim their… Audio
Champions Crusaders not about to slow down
The Crusaders have warned their second coming as Super Rugby's kingpins isn't over.
Crusaders end game looms large for Lions
An ability to close games in merciless fashion is what sets the Crusaders apart from the Lions heading into the Super Rugby final.
Christchurch sees red, black as super rugby final arrives
Christchurch is in the grip of red and black fever ahead of this weekend's super rugby final. The Crusaders will face off against the South African Lions on Saturday night, but the competition has… Audio
Mo'unga directs masterful Crusaders win
Richie Mo'unga has pulled the strings in another masterful Crusaders performance, outclassing the Hurricanes 30-12 to reach another Super Rugby final.
Hurricanes attempting to create history
The Hurricanes are under no illusions as to the monumental task they face in the Super Rugby semi-final against the Crusaders tonight with captain Brad Shields declaring it as their final.
Crusaders ready to roll over Hurricanes
The Crusaders have history and form on their side when they host the Hurricanes in Christchurch tomorrow night in the Super Rugby semifinals.
One change for local derby semi final
The Crusaders welcome back All Blacks prop Joe Moody for this weekend's Super Rugby semi final while the Hurricanes remain unchanged.
Crusaders relying on preparation to get them through against Hurricanes
The Crusaders midfielder Ryan Crotty says they aren't taking any extra confidence from their emphatic win over the Sharks ahead of their Super Rugby semi-final against the Hurricanes this weekend.
Crusaders into Super Rugby semis with clinical win
The Crusaders have swatted aside a gritty challenge from the Sharks 40-10 to set up a mouth-watering Super Rugby semi-final against the Hurricanes.
Crusaders back to near full strength
Scott Robertson doesn't hide from the fact he's drowning in talent after naming a fearsome Crusaders team for their Super Rugby play-offs clash with the Sharks.
Crusaders to meet Sharks in Super Rugby quarter-final
The South African rugby side the Sharks have grabbed the eighth and final Super Rugby play-off spot after a 20-10 win over an under-strenght Jaguars side in Durban.
Crusaders effortless in eight-try win
The Crusaders have enhanced their status as Super Rugby favourites with an effortless 54-17 win over the Blues in their final-round match.
Crusaders seal Super Rugby top spot with five-try win
The Crusaders have the inside running to defend their Super Rugby title after securing top spot for the finals with a 45-22 win over the Highlanders.
Wyatt Crockett primed for his 200th match
A significant super rugby milestone will be marked in style on Friday night. Wyatt Crockett will be playing his 200th game when the Crusaders take on the Highlanders in Christchurch. Blue and gold… Audio