Crusaders battle back to beat Hurricanes
A hat-trick to debutant Kyle Preston has powered the Crusaders to a 33-25 win over the Hurricanes at Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch.
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Heartbreak for Highlanders in Super Rugby opener
Heartbreak for Highlanders in Super Rugby opener
It was an unhappy Valentine’s Day for the Highlanders as they suffered a heartbreaking last-minute loss in a wild opening Super Rugby Pacific game against the Waratahs in Sydney tonight.
Injury-plagued Crusaders announce line up
Injury-plagued Crusaders announce line up for Super Rugby opener
The Crusaders have been struck by injuries before their Super Rugby Pacific season has even started.
Darry out for Super Rugby season
'Really unfortunate': Sam Darry out for entire Super Rugby season
Canterbury and Blues lock Sam Darry will miss the Super Rugby Pacific season with a shoulder injury he suffered at training.
Crusaders fall to Highlanders in Invercargill
Crusaders fall to Highlanders in Invercargill
The Highlanders came roaring home to swamp the Crusaders 29-24 in the Super Rugby preseason game in Invercargill this afternoon.
Joseph names team for Crusaders clash
Highlanders name team for Crusaders clash
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has named a strong starting XV for their preseason game against the Crusaders in Invercargill on Thursday.
Gallagher cops 'a bit of stick' for move
Zach Gallagher cops 'a bit of stick' after moving from Crusaders to Hurricanes
Former Christ's College head boy and Crusaders lock Zach Gallagher thought long and hard about moving to the Hurricanes.
Township buzzing ahead of Crusaders clash
Canterbury township buzzing ahead of Crusaders clash
A sellout crowd of 3000 is expected at Kirwee Domain on Friday for the Crusaders Super Rugby pre-season match against the Blues.
Richie McCaw statue may be built this year
Richie McCaw statue may be built this year
A planned statue of Crusaders and All Blacks legend Richie McCaw may finally be built in his hometown this year.
Garden-Bachop carrying memory of his brother
Garden-Bachop set for emotional debut with Moana Pasifika after brother's death
It was a dream for the Garden-Bachop brothers to one day play together for Moana Pasifika, but last year Connor died aged 25 following a medical event in Christchurch.
Havili named Crusaders captain
'I'm extremely blessed to be in this situation': David Havili named Crusaders captain
David Havili said being appointed the new Crusaders captain this morning was "certainly the proudest moment I have had for a while".
Ethan de Groot marries long-time girlfriend
All Blacks prop marries his long-time girlfriend
Few can match Ethan de Groot in the scrum but he has met his match off the field.
Havili tipped to be Crusaders new captain
David Havili expected to be named as new Crusaders captain
The Crusaders are set to reveal their new captain on Wednesday morning - with David Havili widely tipped to be the frontrunner for the job.
Whitelock joins NZ Order Of Merit
Sam Whitelock joins NZ Order Of Merit
Crusaders legend Sam Whitelock has been recognised in the New Year Honours list.
Ex-All Black sentenced for ‘psychological abuse’
Ex-All Blacks prop sentenced over 'psychological abuse’ can now be named
A former top sports star who threatened to post a woman’s naked photos online and bombarded her with a series of nude images can now be named as ex-All Black prop Carl Hayman.
Richie and Gemma McCaw set for ‘new adventure’
Richie and Gemma McCaw set for ‘new adventure’
The big Mac is coming to Wānaka — McCaw that is. Not McDonald’s — well, not yet.
Schoolboy rugby star comes to Canterbury
Schoolboy rugby star heads to university in Canterbury
The man with the mullet who took the Miles Toyota Premiership by storm is poised to take his talents to Lincoln University in 2025.
NZ blessed with talented first-fives - O'Connor
James O'Connor believes NZ blessed with talented first-fives
Former Wallabies first-five James O'Connor says he wants to nail down a starting role in the Crusaders next season - but he knows it won't be easy.
Brad Mooar back with the Crusaders
Ex-All Blacks assistant Brad Mooar back with the Crusaders
Former All Blacks and Crusaders assistant coach Brad Mooar has returned to the Canterbury franchise.
All Blacks made to work in scrappy win over Italy
All Blacks made to work in scrappy win over Italy
New Zealand laboured to a 29-11 win over a brave, battling Italy as the All Blacks wrapped up their autumn series with a less-than-impressive victory.