Crusaders

All Black Bird to return home

The Hurricanes have confirmed that All Black lock Dominic Bird will be lending his services to the franchise ahead of the 2022 season.    Bird began his professional career with the Crusaders...

Dominic Bird heading to the capital

Former All Blacks lock Dominic Bird is returning to New Zealand from a successful stint in France to link up with the Hurricanes for next year’s Super Rugby competition.     The 30-year-old...

Chiefs tackle Blues at Eden Park in final game of SR Aotearoa 2021

The final game of Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021 is upon us and the tournament is expected to finish on a high as Chiefs take on the Blues at Eden Park.    For the second year running, the title...

Pablo Matera signs with Crusaders

The Crusaders have confirmed the signing of Argentina’s Pablo Matera for the 2022 Sky Super Rugby season.    Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge said:     "We know Pablo...

PLAYER OF THE WEEK | Super Rugby Aotearoa Rd 9

Super Rugby: Wrap Up and Team of the Week

The Super Rugby playoffs have been decided with the Chiefs tackling the Crusaders in Super Rugby Aotearoa while the Brumbies and Western Force will go head to head to see who will face the Reds in the...

Crusaders thrash Blues to seal home Super Rugby decider

Will Jordan scored a double and Codie Taylor got another as the Crusaders confirmed top spot and a home final.   The Crusaders will host the 2021 Super Rugby Aotaeroa final against the Chiefs...

HIGHLIGHTS: Crusaders v Blues

Watch: Will Jordan skips past five defenders on his way to scores another excellent try

Will Jordan is at it again! The Crusaders fullback ran another excellent line and showed off his footwork to score the first try of the Super Rugby Aotearoa clash between the Crusaders and Blues on Sunday.     Will...

McKenzie leaves it late in Super Rugby Aotearoa thriller

The Hurricanes appeared set to clinch just their second win of the season, only to be beaten by a last-gasp penalty on Friday.   Damian McKenzie landed a penalty after the final siren sounded...