The winning Crusaders showed off their latest Super Rugby trophy in Christchurch with fans today. Photo / George Heard
The winning Crusaders showed off their latest Super Rugby trophy in Christchurch with fans today. Photo / George Heard
The 2025 Super Rugby Pacific champions have shown off their silverware to an adoring public in Christchurch today.
A solid crowd turned out in cool sunshine for the Crusaders’ “Champions Parade” that saw the team arrive via tram to the corner of Cashel and High Streets.
On handto meet them was Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger.
Captain David Havili addressed the crowd before his side posed for photographs with fans and signed autographs.
It was an extra special day for Codie Taylor, Tamaiti Williams, Fletcher Newell, Scott Barrett, Noah Hotham, Sevu Reece and Will Jordan who were earlier named in the All Blacks squad to face France next month. Christian Lio-Willie was also named as injury cover.
That was a significant fall from grace after winning five Super Rugby titles and two Super Rugby Aotearoa titles between 2017 and 2023.
The winning Crusaders showed off their latest Super Rugby trophy in Christchurch with fans today. Photo / George Heard
Not only did they add another title to their impressive collection on Saturday night, they maintained their perfect record in home playoff matches – now standing at 32 from 32, dating back to 1998.
A solid crowd turned out in cool sunshine for the Crusaders’ “Champions Parade”.
Photo / George Heard
Today’s parade marks the last official appearance as a Crusader for former Wallaby James O’Connor - who is headed overseas to continue his storied career.
O’Connor joined the side at the beginning of the year, winning his first ever Super Rugby title – after debuting for the Force in 2008.
