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Justin Marshall: Game plan there to be toyed with

There is no spontaneity, the players are not reactive, writes Justin Marshall. The Crusaders have their structures and they look like a team that will do anything they can to stick to them

Wynne Gray: Erratic best describes the Blues' early work

Consistency is not yet their forte as they wavered on the Highveld in Pretoria, teasing us they might conjure a late victory before falling 38-22 to the Bulls, writes Wynne Gray.

Rugby: Plenty of question marks left after Crusaders win

They were the only NZ franchise to taste victory this week - a vital first win of 2014 for the Crusaders.

First take: Early deficit too big for Blues this time

Richard Loe: Limp Hurricanes in deep trouble already

Their defence seemed to be all over the place - even organisational maestro Conrad Smith was caught out a time or two, writes Richard Loe.

Rugby: Rugby in capital needs an X-factor

On current form, the Hurricanes could ensure their season is over by round six. Not bad. It equals the efforts of the Highlanders last year, the Blues in 2012 and betters their own work in 2011.

Super Rugby eyes Europe

Super Rugby could be on its way to Europe as the current proposal for the new tournament now caters for 18 teams - with Spain, France and Italy thought to be possibilities to host one of the new ventures.

First take: Dagg wasted on the wing

The Crusaders won't get close to winning the Super title playing as they did against the Stormers.

Wynne Gray: Hurricanes need to nail Brumbies

It's not panic time yet at the Hurricanes but they need to strike a result tonight.

Rugby: Blackadder makes seven changes

Gregor Paul: Injury a blessing for McCaw

The All Black skipper has shown on numerous occasions that he can return to top flight rugby after a long lay-off and play miraculously good rugby, writes Gregor Paul.

Chris Rattue: Old boys club at Crusaders struggling

Coaching inbreeding has turned the champs into comparative chumps, writes Chris Rattue. "That backline is about as exciting and instinctive as a North Korean political rally."

Bull rider grabs chance by horns

If Adam Hill gets trampled at the bottom of a ruck tomorrow night it will probably seem like a tickle compared to his former exploits as a bull rider.

Rugby: Savea forced to wait again

Rugby: Blues look to outrun Bulls

A lot of mental preparation and less focus on the physical stuff was Blues coach Sir John Kirwan's summary of how his team would tackle this week.

Rugby: Hodgson humbled to reach 100th cap for Force

There was a time when Western Force captain Matt Hodgson thought he would never get the chance to play a single game of Super Rugby.