'Leave them at home': No cowbells allowed at Super Rugby Pacific final
The Crusaders don't want any Chiefs fans to bring cowbells to the sold-out Super Rugby Pacific final in Christchurch on Saturday.
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Send the Crusaders a message - and see it on the big screen
Send the Crusaders a message - and see it on the big screen
The Crusaders are calling on their fans to send the team a message of support ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific final this weekend.
Dunedin premier rugby round twelve wrap-up
Dunedin premier rugby round twelve wrap-up
Kaikorai produced an impressive second half to edge Southern 33-22 at the University Oval today.
Al-Union crowned Dunedin women's division 1 champs
Al-Union crowned Dunedin women's division 1 champs
Alhambra-Union have been crowned the Dunedin women’s division 1 champions.
Crusaders reach final after edging Blues
Crusaders reach final after edging Blues
The Crusaders recovered from an early deficit to edge the reigning champion Blues 21-14 in an intense clash at Christchurch Stadium and reach a 17th Super Rugby final.
Waihora to face Kaiapoi in semi-final
Waihora to face Kaiapoi in semi-final
Waihora will represent Ellesmere in the combined country rugby semi-finals after a dominant 41-3 win over Southbridge.
Former All Black turns eye to top cricketers
Chch-based former All Black turns eye to top cricketers
Christchurch-based former All Black Daryl Gibson will take up a high performance role with New Zealand Cricket.
NZ Rugby chief executive resigns
NZ Rugby chief executive resigns
New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson has resigned and will leave the organisation at the end of the year.
All Blacks great dies
All Blacks great dies
Former All Blacks captain Stu Wilson has died at the age of 70.
Blues and Brumbies join Chiefs in semifinals
Blues and Brumbies join Chiefs in semifinals
The Blues have kept alive their title defence with a last-gasp 20-19 victory over the Chiefs and the ACT Brumbies beat the Hurricanes to complete the Super Rugby Pacific semi-final line-up.
Dunedin premier rugby round eleven wrap-up
Dunedin premier rugby round eleven wrap-up
There is no substitute for a good defence.
Crusaders see off Reds for spot in semis
Crusaders see off Reds for spot in semis
It wasn't pretty, but the Crusaders have recorded a dominant 32-12 win over the Reds in Christchurch.
Will Jordan ready for the playoffs
'You always want to be playing finals footy': Will Jordan ready for the playoffs
The Crusaders have one of their strongest weapons back for the playoffs tonight - and he can't wait to help his side win another Super Rugby title.
Dunedin premier rugby round ten wrap-up
Dunedin premier rugby round ten wrap-up
Kaikorai collected a 71-24 win against Alhambra-Union in bitterly cold conditions at Bishopscourt today.
Late try seals win for Crusaders
Late try seals win for Crusaders
A late try to Crusaders replacement hooker George Bell secured them a 33-31 win over the Brumbies in Canberra.
Historic rugby rivalry still going strong
Christ’s College v CBHS: Historic rivalry still going strong after 133 years
No schoolboy rugby rivalry in Canterbury compares to the storied clash between Christchurch Boys' High and Christ’s College.
Late try seals historic win for Selwyn
Late try seals historic win for Selwyn
Selwyn Schools are riding high in the Miles Toyota Premiership after a historic 35-33 win over Christ’s College.
Dunedin premier rugby round nine wrap-up
Dunedin premier rugby round nine wrap-up
Southern ran in 13 tries to destroy Alhambra-Union 85-12 at Bathgate Park this afternoon.
Crusaders claim tight win over Highlanders
Crusaders claim tight win over Highlanders
Crusaders winger Sevu Reece claimed the Super Rugby Pacific career try-scoring record when he touched down in his team's tight win over the Highlanders tonight.
Schools pitch plan for breakaway first XV comp
Schools pitch plan for breakaway first XV comp
The schoolboy rugby scene in Canterbury could be in for a major shake-up.