Crusaders

Brad Weber: We've still got improving to do

Recognising that if they want to be genuine Super Rugby Pacific title contenders, the Chiefs took plenty from their inability to maintain their stranglehold of the game in a poor second half against Moana...

Sale Sharks and Saracens to wear mismatched socks to promote World Down Syndrome day

Stars from Saracens and Sale Sharks will wear mismatched socks to promote World Down Syndrome Day when the two clubs collide in Gallagher Premiership Rugby and Allianz Premier15s this weekend.  Saracens...

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Crusaders v Highlanders

URC High-Flyer McNicholl Believes He Has Plenty to Offer at Test Level

Johnny McNicholl has been leading the way in the BKT United Rugby Championship this season and is adamant he still has plenty to offer at international level.   The Scarlets back three man has made...

Team Announcement: Crusaders Vs Highlanders

The Crusaders have named the squad that will take on the Highlanders at Super Rugby Pacific’s Super Round in Melbourne. The team run out onto AAMI Park on Friday 3 March at 6:00pm AEDT (8:00pm NZDT).     Sam...

'Fakatava cannot carry you': Ex-All Black's message to the Highlanders pack

Ex-All Black great Sir John Kirwan has put the onus on the Highlanders’ tight five in the wake of the 60-20 defeat at the hands of the Blues in the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific. Facing a...

Return of All Black Sam Whitelock could help Crusaders rebound from loss to Chiefs

Sam Whitelock didn't ask to be anyone's saviour. Given the way the Crusaders performed last weekend, when the Chiefs pumped them 31-10 at Orangetheory Stadium in Christchurch, the All Blacks test centurion...

'The best I've seen him play': How McKenzie stole the show vs Crusaders

All Blacks greats Israel Dagg and Justin Marshall have praised Chiefs playmaker Damian McKenzie for his scintillating performance in the No. 10 jersey on Friday. If...

Law variations make for fast-paced opening round

Time restrictions on goal kicks, set pieces and rucks and a streamlined TMO process have made for a fast-paced start to Super Rugby Pacific.  Not the least was how the Blues used the assured fast...

Crusaders v Chiefs - Match Report

Learnings and debuts from Crusaders season opener versus the Chiefs The skies cleared just in time for the Crusaders to take on the Chiefs in a banger of a Super Rugby Pacific opener in Christchurch. More...